Cheat’s Chocolate Fondants

“This recipe for Cheat’s Chocolate Fondants is a simpler way of making and enjoying this iconic dessert. It doesn’t require any fancy equipment like special moulds. You won’t need to faff about with tiny shapes of chocolate ganache either. As long as you can get your hands on some cupcake cases, you can make these Cheat’s Chocolate Fondants!”

Kelly at Maverick Baking.

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Method

• Step 1Look out a 12-hole cupcake or muffin tin. Line 8-10 of the holes with paper, foil or silicone cases and dust them with some cocoa powder.
• Step 2Preheat your oven – 200 C / 180 C fan / gas mark 6 / 400 F.
• Step 3Pour your eggs and sugar into a large heatproof bowl. Place it over a saucepan of gently simmering water.
• Step 4Whisk the eggs and sugar together, ideally with an electric whisk, for a few minutes just until they are warm to the touch.
• Step 5Once warm, remove the bowl from the saucepan and continue to whisk the mixture for another 2-3 minutes or until thick and pale. Set aside.
• Step 6Melt together your butter and chocolate in a separate heatproof bowl, either in short blasts in the microwave or over the same pan of simmering water.
• Step 7Pour the melted chocolate mixture, the flour, and the cocoa powder into the fluffy egg mixture. Gently whisk until just combined together into a smooth fluffy mixture.
• Step 8Spoon the chocolate mixture into your prepared cases, filling them just halfway up.
• Step 9Gently place a square of your milk or dark chocolate into the centre of the mixture in the cases.
• Step 10Fill the remaining space in your cases with the rest of your mixture.
• Step 11Place your tin into the preheated oven and bake for 6-7 minutes.
• Step 12The fondants should look baked on the outside and just slightly under-baked in the centre.
• Step 13Remove the tin from the oven and allow the fondants to cool for 5-10 minutes before plating them, this should be just long enough to help them hold their shape.
• Step 14Serve up your fondants with a dusting of cocoa, a dollop of whipped cream, or a spoon of ice cream. Enjoy!

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These Cheat’s Chocolate Fondants can be kept for up to 4 days in an airtight container, and gently warmed to reheat. They are always best enjoyed fresh though!