Hot Chocolate Fondants with Summer Berries and Mint Froth

Rich chocolate fondants with a truffle center, served alongside frothy mint-infused milk and fresh summer berries.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 955.1 kcals 2865.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 75.5 grams 226.5 grams
Fat 64.9 grams 194.8 grams
Protein 17.1 grams 51.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
3 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
190
g
Dark Chocolate
at least 60 per cent cocoa solids
35
g
Dairy
100
g
Butter
softened
2
piece
Egg Yolks
from large free-range eggs
300
ml
Fruits
1
handful
1
handful
1
handful
Liquids
NutsSeeds
Other
2
piece
Egg Whites
from large free-range eggs
3
piece

Steps

  • Grate 40g of the chocolate finely.
  • Grease three ramekins with half the butter and coat the insides with grated chocolate.
  • Melt the remaining butter and chocolate in a bowl over simmering water.
  • Beat the almonds, egg yolks, and cornflour into the melted chocolate.
  • Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks and gradually beat in the caster sugar.
  • Fold the egg white mixture into the chocolate base.
  • Fill ramekins halfway, add a truffle to each, and top with the remaining mixture.
  • Smooth the tops and chill in the fridge for a few minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Bake the fondants for 10 to 15 minutes until risen but gooey.
  • Boil the milk, then stir in the crème de menthe.
  • Blend the milk mixture until frothy using a hand blender.
  • Serve the fondants drizzled with mint froth and fresh berries.