Chocolate Fondants
A quick and easy recipe for rich, gooey chocolate fondants that impress guests and satisfy cravings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa is ideal)
- 100 g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 100 g caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 50 g plain flour
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat, stir in caster sugar, then add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, whisking until silky and glossy.
- Sift in plain flour and a pinch of salt, then gently fold together.
- Grease ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- Pour batter into prepared ramekins, filling three-quarters full.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until tops are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow to rest for a minute, then run a knife around edges and flip onto plates.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Timing is key; avoid over-baking for a gooey center. Experiment with flavors like orange zest or espresso. The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.