Experience the rich, gooey goodness of Molten Chocolate Fondant, a luxurious dessert that perfectly combines the crisp exterior of a cake with a warm, flowing chocolate center. This dessert is a chocolate lover's dream, featuring intense dark chocolate and butter, mixed with just enough flour and sugar to hold it together until it reaches the plate. Baked briefly to achieve the signature molten center, this dessert is both sophisticated and deeply satisfying.
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- Intensely Chocolatey: Made with real dark chocolate for a deep, rich flavor.
- Quick and Easy: Simple to prepare with just a few ingredients and minimal baking time.
- Perfect Texture: Crisp on the outside with a sumptuously molten center.
Perfect Occasion: This Molten Chocolate Fondant is ideal for:
- Romantic Dinners: End a special meal with this show-stopping dessert.
- Dinner Parties: Impress your guests with individual fondants, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
- Celebratory Treat: Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or any occasion that calls for something extra decadent.
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 100g dark chocolate
- 100g butter
- 40g flour
- 50g sugar
Preparation:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Ensure it's hot before you put the fondants in, as precise temperature is key to achieving the gooey center.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter:
- Combine the chocolate and butter in a heat-proof bowl. Melt them together using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Mix the Batter:
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until they become light and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture.
- Sift in the flour and fold gently to keep the air in the batter.
- Prepare the Molds:
- Grease individual ramekins or a muffin tin with butter and lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared molds, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 8 to 9 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center should still be soft.
- Serve Immediately:
- Carefully remove the fondants from the oven and let them sit for a minute.
- Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto plates.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the molten chocolate center. Optionally, accompany with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Enjoy this decadent Molten Chocolate Fondant, a perfect balance of texture and rich chocolate flavor, guaranteed to delight all who try it.