Chocolate fondant – the intricacies of preparing a popular dessert

Chocolate fondant is an extremely popular French dessert that is nowadays prepared by housewives in all parts of the world. At first glance, it may seem that making this dessert is quite difficult, but it is not.

Although fondant has many nuances of preparation, FoodOboz editorial staff will share all the secrets and the recipe of this exquisite delicacy.

Ingredients:

• Dark chocolate - 180 g
• Butter - 180 g
• Sugar - 150 g
• Eggs - 5 pcs.
• Flour - 100 g
• Cocoa powder - 25 g
• Salt - a pinch

Method of preparation:

1. Break the chocolate into small pieces and combine with the butter. Put the mixture on a steam bath and bring it to a homogeneous consistency, stirring.
2. Beat the eggs and sugar well.
3. Add the slightly cooled chocolate mixture to the egg mixture. Stir to combine.
4. Add the sifted flour, and a pinch of salt, mix well, and leave in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
5. Grease the baking molds with butter and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
6. Bake for 7-8 minutes at 180 degrees.
7. The fondant is best served with ice cream, fruit, or syrup.

The secrets of making chocolate fondant:

• The products must be of high quality and fresh. In addition, it is worth remembering that part of the dough in the fondant remains unbaked, which affects not only the taste but also your health.
• If you grease the baking dishes with butter, the fondant will double in size during the baking process.
• The first crack on the surface of the fondant indicates that it is ready.