Star Anise Chocolate Fondant with Orange Ice Cream

Chocolate fondants spiced with star anise, served with homemade orange ice cream and a side of chilled crème anglaise.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1064.1 kcals 4256.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 89.5 grams 358.1 grams
Fat 71.2 grams 284.8 grams
Protein 16.1 grams 64.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
110
g
Caster Sugar
For ice cream
135
g
Dark Chocolate
Minimum 70% cocoa solids, chopped
40
g
40
g
90
g
Caster Sugar
For fondant
Dairy
300
ml
6
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
55
g
Butter
Softened plus extra for greasing
2
piece
Eggs
Free-range, separated
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
Zested and 2 tbsp juice
NutsSeeds
0.75
tsp
Star Anise
Freshly ground

Steps

  • Heat cream, milk, and orange zest until boiling, then infuse for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar together and then whisk in the warm cream mixture.
  • Stir in orange juice and cook until thickened without boiling, then chill.
  • Churn two-thirds of the crème anglaise in an ice cream machine and freeze.
  • Sieve the remaining crème anglaise and chill in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Grease four ramekins with butter and coat with a little grated chocolate.
  • Melt the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in ground almonds, egg yolks, cornflour, and star anise.
  • Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks, add sugar, and fold into the chocolate mixture.
  • Fill ramekins halfway with mixture, add a truffle, and top with more mixture.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until risen and slightly wobbly.
  • Serve fondant with grated chocolate, orange crème anglaise, and orange ice cream.