French Chocolate Fondant
This French Chocolate Fondant is a rich, decadent dessert with a molten, fudgy center and a crisp outer crust. Easy to make and perfect for entertaining or treating yourself to something indulgent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate, chopped
- 150g unsalted butter, cubed
- 150g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 50g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf pan or small cake tin with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together over a water bath or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in the sugar, followed by the eggs one at a time. Mix well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and the flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Optionally, top with walnuts or chocolate chunks.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes before removing from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa) for the best flavor.
- Do not overbake or you’ll lose the soft center.
- Serve warm for a gooey texture or chilled for a firmer bite.
Find it online: https://www.cookfulcorner.com/french-chocolate-fondant/