Chocolate Fondant with Poached Strawberries

Indulgent baked chocolate cakes with a molten center, served alongside strawberries gently simmered in white wine and sugar.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 827.2 kcals 1654.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 91.2 grams 182.4 grams
Fat 44.3 grams 88.5 grams
Protein 12.1 grams 24.2 grams
Cook Time
12 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Cocoa Powder
for dusting ramekins
140
g
Caster Sugar
for the fondant
2
tbsp
Cocoa Powder
remaining powder for batter
3
tbsp
Caster Sugar
for poaching
Dairy
25
g
Butter
softened, for greasing
50
g
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
Fruits
250
g
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
Liquids
100
ml
NutsSeeds
2
sprig
Mint
fresh, for garnish

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Grease two ramekins with 25g of butter and coat with cocoa powder.
  • Melt 50g of butter and dark chocolate in a bowl over simmering water.
  • Whisk eggs and 140g of sugar over simmering water until light and fluffy.
  • Fold flour and remaining cocoa powder into the egg mixture.
  • Incorporate the melted chocolate mixture and pour into ramekins.
  • Bake for 7 to 8 minutes until the edges are set.
  • Simmer strawberries, wine, and 3 tablespoons of sugar for 4 minutes.
  • Invert fondants onto plates and serve with strawberries and mint.