Chocolate Fondant with Lava Center

Recipe by Philippe's Kitchen

A dark chocolate fondant with 64 % cocoa and a slightly salty lava center, served warm with a dollop of whipped cream. This simple French recipe uses butter, chocolate, eggs, brown sugar and a pinch of fleur de sel, baked in silicone muffin molds for easy release.

EasyFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
15m
Prep
12m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
37m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$6.55
Per serving:$1.09

Critical Success Points

  • Do not overheat the chocolate while melting
  • Whisk the eggs until a frothy texture forms
  • Fold the flour gently to avoid lumps
  • Bake exactly 12 min at 200 °C for a molten center

Safety Warnings

  • Melted chocolate is extremely hot; handle with care
  • Oven reaches 200 °C; use kitchen gloves
  • Do not leave the oven unattended

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