Caroline Ingalls reveals one of her most delicious recipes: chocolate fondant! Inspired by the simple and authentic sweets of its time, this dessert will delight chocolate lovers with its melting and intense heart. Made with simple ingredients and warm know-how, this fondant recalls family evenings around the fire, where each bite brought well-deserved comfort.
So, let Caroline guide you and dive into the preparation of this dessert that will delight young and old alike!
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients:
- Dark chocolate: 180g
- Butter: 150g
- Eggs: 250g (about 4 medium eggs)
- Sugar: 135g
- Flour: 70g
Hardware used :
- Bain-marie saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Whip
- Spatula
- Pastry bag
- Individual molds or cake pan
Steps to make the recipe:
- Melt the chocolate and butter : In a water bath, gently melt the chocolate and butter together while stirring to obtain a smooth and homogeneous texture.
- Prepare the egg-sugar-flour mixture: In In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture is slightly frothy. Then add the flour, mixing gently to avoid lumps.
- Assembling the ingredients: Once the chocolate and butter have melted, pour them into the egg-sugar-flour mixture. Stir well to obtain a smooth paste.
- Pour into the molds: Divide the dough into individual molds or in a large pan according to your preference.
- Put in the oven : Preheat your oven to 180°C. Bake for about 9 minutes if you want a very tender heart.
Caroline's tip:
Allow to cool slightly before unmolding to keep the fondant intact. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an even more gourmet touch!
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