Sublime Hot Chocolate Fondant

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 3

Indulgent Sublime Hot Chocolate Fondant for a cozy evening

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	50 g unsalted butter , plus extra to grease
	2 teaspoons cocoa powder , to dust
	50 g good-quality unsweetened chocolate squares , minimum 70 % cocoa
	1 free range egg
	1 free range egg yolk
	60 g caster sugar
	50 g plain flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

454

Sugar

39g

Fat

27g

The Sublime Hot Chocolate Fondant is an easy-to-make, decadent dessert that is perfect for sharing with a loved one or for special occasions. When you take a bite, the warm chocolate oozes out, and the contrast between the hot chocolate and cold ice cream/whipped cream creates a heavenly sensation in your mouth. It is the perfect dessert to enjoy during colder months when you're curled up on the sofa. It is sure to become a favourite comfort food recipe in your cookbook.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan)/220°C/gas mark 7.
2.	Grease 2 small ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
3.	Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt it with the butter in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Set it aside to cool.
4.	In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolk and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Fold in the flour and then the cooled chocolate mixture.
5.	Divide the mixture into prepared ramekins and bake for 10-12 minutes until the tops are set but the middles are still gooey.
6.	Serve hot with a scoop of ice-cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

PROS

The combination of warm gooey chocolate and cold ice cream/whipped cream is irresistible.

This recipe is easy to make and perfect for date night desserts or special occasions.

CONS

These fondants need to be served warm or else they can become a bit dense or cakey.

If you’re watching your diet, this indulgent dessert high in calories can be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert is not the healthiest, dark chocolate contains antioxidants which can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
It is also a mood enhancer and relieves stress.