Chocolate fondant à la maille, also known as chocolate lava cake, is a decadent dessert with a molten chocolate center and a soft, fluffy exterior. This French dessert is a staple on restaurant menus and can be easily recreated at home with a few simple ingredients. The key to a perfect chocolate fondant is achieving the right balance of moistness and richness in the chocolate and the perfect doneness, with a slightly runny center. This guide will provide you with all the essential tips and a step-by-step recipe to help you create a delicious and impressive chocolate fondant à la maille that will wow your guests.
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CHOCOLATE FONDANT
A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing...
Provided by Gordon Ramsay
Time 1h
Yield Makes 9 fondants
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- First get your moulds ready. Using upward strokes, heavily brush melted butter (use 50g in total) all over the inside of the pudding mould. Place the mould in the fridge or freezer. Brush more melted butter over the chilled butter, then add a good spoonful of cocoa powder into the mould. Tip the mould so the powder completely coats the butter. Tap any excess cocoa back into the jar, then repeat with the next mould.
- Place a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, then slowly melt 200g good-quality dark chocolate and 200g butter, both chopped into small pieces, together. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir until smooth. Leave to cool for about 10 mins.
- In a separate bowl whisk 4 eggs and 4 egg yolks together with 200g golden caster sugar until thick and pale and the whisk leaves a trail; use an electric whisk if you want. Sift 200g plain flour into the eggs, then beat together.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture in thirds, beating well between each addition, until all the chocolate is added and the mixture is completely combined to a loose cake batter.
- Tip the fondant batter into a jug, then evenly divide between the moulds. The fondants can now be frozen for up to a month and cooked from frozen. Chill for at least 20 mins or up to the night before. To bake from frozen, simply carry on as stated, adding 5 mins more to the cooking time.
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Place the fondants on a baking tray, then cook for 10-12 mins until the tops have formed a crust and they are starting to come away from the sides of their moulds. Remove from the oven, then leave to sit for 1 min before turning out.
- Loosen the fondants by moving the tops very gently so they come away from the sides, easing them out of the moulds. Tip each fondant slightly onto your hand so you know it has come away, then tip back into the mould ready to plate up.
- Starting from the middle of each plate, squeeze a spiral of caramel sauce - do all the plates you need before you go on to the next stage.
- Sit a fondant in the middle of each plate. Using a large spoon dipped in hot water, scoop a 'quenelle' of ice cream.
- Carefully place the ice cream on top of the fondant, then serve immediately. Repeat with the rest of the fondants.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 30 grams sugar, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.55 milligram of sodium
CHOCOLATE FONDANT A LA MAILLE®
These rich, chocolate mini cakes with a center of creamy honey mustard make an elegant dessert.
Provided by Maille
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Maille®
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the whipping cream and Maille® Honey mustard. Pour into cube shaped silicone molds and freeze until solid. Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler. Mix egg yolks with flour and cocoa. Pour melted chocolate and butter into egg mixture and stir.
- Beat egg whites until bubbly, and then add sugar. Blend egg whites into chocolate mix.
- Line molds (3" high, 3" diameter) with greased wax paper. Fill with chocolate mixture. Place a frozen cube in center and cover with chocolate mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes. Cool, remove from mold and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 308.2 mg, Fat 52.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 29.8 g, Sodium 491.7 mg, Sugar 36.1 g
CHOCOLATE FONDANT A LA MAILLE®
These rich, chocolate mini cakes with a center of creamy honey mustard make an elegant dessert.
Provided by Maille
Categories Maille®
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the whipping cream and Maille® Honey mustard. Pour into cube shaped silicone molds and freeze until solid. Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler. Mix egg yolks with flour and cocoa. Pour melted chocolate and butter into egg mixture and stir.
- Beat egg whites until bubbly, and then add sugar. Blend egg whites into chocolate mix.
- Line molds (3" high, 3" diameter) with greased wax paper. Fill with chocolate mixture. Place a frozen cube in center and cover with chocolate mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes. Cool, remove from mold and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 308.2 mg, Fat 52.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 29.8 g, Sodium 491.7 mg, Sugar 36.1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the taste of your fondant. Use a chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa solids and has a rich, complex flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the fondant tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Be careful not to overcook the fondant: The fondant is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the fondant cool slightly before serving: This will allow the center to set and the flavors to develop.
- Serve the fondant with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream: This will help to balance the richness of the chocolate.
Conclusion:
Chocolate fondant is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make a perfect chocolate fondant that will impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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