Hot Chocolate and Cherry Fondants

Rich chocolate fondants baked with cherries, topped with a glossy cocoa sauce and double cream for an indulgent vegetarian dessert.

Cook Time

12 mins

Produces

2 people

Allergies

Vegetarian

Vegan

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

100
g

Caster Sugar

1
tsp

Baking Powder

100
g

Cocoa Powder

200
g

Self-Raising Flour

100
g

Cocoa Powder

for sauce

2
tbsp

Caster Sugar

for sauce

Dairy

85
g

Butter

plus extra for greasing

2
tbsp

Double Cream

for garnish

Fruits

8
piece

Cherries

stones removed

4
piece

Cherries

for garnish

Liquids

150
ml

Water

Steps

Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Grease the insides of two 7.5cm chefs' rings with butter and place on a lined baking sheet.
Process the butter, sugar, baking powder, cocoa, and flour in a food processor until combined.
Stir in eight pitted cherries using a wooden spoon.
Divide the mixture between the rings and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Heat cocoa powder, water, and sugar in a pan until smooth and glossy.
Transfer the fondants to plates and remove the rings.
Top with chocolate sauce, a tablespoon of cream, and two garnish cherries.