Recipe Masterclass - Chocolate Fondant

Recently we prepared a four course meal for 65 wonderful guests in Perth. A standout dish of the day was our chocolate fondant. Due to multiple requests, we are sharing this little recipe for you to re-create it's simple yet beautiful glory... ENJOY!

This recipe will make 6 serves
TIP: for a softer center, you can reduce cooking time by a few minutes
TIP: for a "marbled" centre, pop a white choc button in the middle of your mix

INGEDIENTS

• Unsalted butter : 170 g
• Dark chocolate : 180 g
• Plain flour : 70 g
• Whole egg(s) : 6 whole
• Caster sugar : 220 g
• Sweetened cocoa powder : 30 g

METHOD

• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  
• Break the chocolate into pieces and place in a bowl. Add the butter and place the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Melt the butter and chocolate together and mix well. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Slowly add the melted chocolate and then fold in the flour.
• Line stainless steel rings with strips of baking parchment and then fill to the 3/4 mark with the chocolate mix. Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes.
• Serve with a light dusting of cocoa powder & Double cream