Chocolate fondant with coffee
Description
Chocolate fondant with coffee — an exquisite dessert from French cuisine. Despite its simple recipe, it's easy to ruin this dessert by overbaking in the oven. The key feature of a fondant is its liquid center; overbaking turns it into a tasty chocolate cake, but not a fondant. The ideal baking time is 11 minutes, although it may vary between 10 and 12 minutes depending on your oven. Instant coffee in the recipe adds a hint of bitterness, making the fondant more sophisticated—perfect for a candlelit dinner. Simple and quick, the flavor will impress your loved one. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
In a deep bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, coffee, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth.
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Step 2
Place the chocolate and butter in a deep bowl over a water bath.
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Step 3
Melt the chocolate with the butter, constantly stirring with a spatula. Be careful not to overheat, otherwise the chocolate will separate and you'll have to start all over again.
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Step 4
Combine the chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, stirring thoroughly until smooth.
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Step 5
Add the flour and mix everything again. The dough should be smooth, homogeneous, and free of lumps.
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Step 6
Pour the batter into molds greased with butter, and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
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Step 7
Immediately remove the baked goods from the oven, then take them out of the molds.