Description
Indulgent chocolate fondant melts hearts with its rich, gooey center and delicate exterior. Parisian pastry chefs would approve of this silky dessert that promises pure chocolate bliss for passionate bakers and dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 160 g (6 oz) dark chocolate, 70% cocoa, roughly chopped
- 160 g (1 stick plus 3 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 200 g (1 cup minus 1 tablespoon) caster sugar
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 50 g (1/3 cup) plain flour (all-purpose flour)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 pinch of fine salt
- cocoa powder or icing sugar (powdered sugar), for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) without fan, positioning a baking sheet in the center of the oven.
- Thoroughly coat the interior of 6 ramekins with softened butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heat-resistant bowl over simmering water, then gently melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring occasionally until smooth and fully integrated.
- Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly, preventing egg scrambling when combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, and salt until the mixture becomes uniform and slightly pale.
- Gradually fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, blending carefully to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each approximately halfway to allow room for rising.
- Place the ramekins on the preheated baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a risen top with a slightly cracked surface while maintaining a liquid center.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 1 minute to stabilize the structure.
- Delicately dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder and serve immediately to enjoy the molten chocolate center.
Notes
- Butter ramekins generously to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the delicate fondants.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for a rich, intense chocolate flavor that elevates the dessert.
- Check fondants precisely at 10 minutes – even 30 seconds can transform the molten center from perfectly liquid to overdone.
- Serve immediately after baking to maintain the signature warm, gooey chocolate center that makes this dessert irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 491 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg