Chocolate Fondant Recipe
Now that you’ve seen how simple and satisfying it is to make a chocolate fondant, there’s no reason to wait for a special occasion. With just a handful of ingredients and a few careful steps, you can enjoy this decadent dessert any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 100 g Dark Chocolate 70%
- 100 g Unsalted Butter
- 100 g Caster Sugar
- 2 Medium Eggs
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 50 g Plain Flour
- Butter for greasing As needed
- Cocoa Powder dusting As needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Generously butter the ramekins and dust them with cocoa powder.100 g Unsalted Butter, Cocoa Powder
- Tap out the excess to avoid clumps.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pan of simmering water (double boiler method).100 g Dark Chocolate, Butter
- Stir until smooth and allow to cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and caster sugar until light and fluffy.2 Medium Eggs, 2 Egg Yolks, 100 g Caster Sugar
- This helps incorporate air, giving the fondants their structure.
- Slowly pour the melted chocolate mix into the egg mixture while whisking.
- Sift in the flour and gently fold everything together.50 g Plain Flour
- Pour the mixture into the prepared ramekins, filling each about ¾ of the way.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centre should still wobble slightly.
- Let them sit for a minute or two, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a plate.
- Serve immediately with ice cream or fresh cream.