Fondants Au Chocolat Recipe

Indulge in pure chocolate heaven with these decadent Fondant au Chocolat! Experience the ultimate chocolate dessert: a rich, chewy exterior giving way to a molten, intensely chocolatey center. This recipe is easy to follow and delivers restaurant-quality results. Serve warm with fresh strawberries or raspberries for the perfect finishing touch. Prepare for an explosion of chocolatey goodness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 400.4 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fondants Au Chocolat

  • 150g high-quality dark chocolate (minimum 70% cacao)
  • 80g unsalted butter
  • 40g granulated sugar (plus 20g for dusting ramekins)
  • Eggs
  • Pinch of salt

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How to Make Fondants Au Chocolat

  1. Melt 150g of high-quality dark chocolate (minimum 70% cacao) in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Add 80g of unsalted butter to the melted chocolate and stir until completely combined and smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks and 40g of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.
  4. In another clean bowl, beat 4 large egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Then, delicately fold in the whipped egg whites in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
  6. Butter four 100ml ramekins and dust the bottom and sides with 20g of granulated sugar. Tap out any excess sugar.
  7. Divide the chocolate mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  8. Refrigerate the ramekins for at least 30 minutes to firm up slightly.
  9. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
  10. Bake the fondants for exactly 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
  11. Carefully remove the fondants from the oven and let them cool for a minute or two before running a thin knife around the edges to loosen.
  12. Invert the fondants onto serving plates. Serve immediately with fresh strawberries or raspberries and enjoy the molten chocolate heart!
  13. (Optional) If using elegant ramekins, you can skip inverting and serve directly from the ramekin.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

108g

Carbs

7g

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