Côte d'Or Chocolate Fondant Recipe (Choice of: Milk, Dark or Various Flavors)

Ingredients (for 6 people)

For the chocolate fondant

• 200 g of Côte d'Or chocolate (milk, dark, praline, hazelnut, or any other flavor of your choice)
• 150 g of butter
• 120 g of powdered sugar
• 3 eggs
• 50 g of flour
• 1 pinch of salt

For the optional molten heart (surprise inside)

• 6 squares of Côte d'Or chocolate (same or different flavor, for example: milk chocolate inside a dark chocolate fondant)

For decoration (optional)

• Côte d'Or chocolate shavings (milk, dark, praline, etc.)
• Crushed hazelnuts, slivered almonds, or pistachio pieces
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• A scoop of vanilla ice cream or custard for serving

Preparation (about 45 minutes)

1. Preparing the chocolate batter

Melt the chocolate and butter

1. Break the 200 g of Côte d'Or chocolate into pieces.
2. Melt the chocolate with the butter using a double boiler (or microwave in 30-second intervals), stirring until smooth and homogeneous.

Prepare the egg-sugar mixture

1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes foamy and slightly pale.

Mix the ingredients

1. Add the melted chocolate and butter to the egg-sugar mixture.
2. Sift in the flour and add a pinch of salt.
3. Mix gently with a spatula until you get a smooth and even batter.

2. Cooking the chocolate fondants

Prepare the molds

1. Butter and flour small individual molds (ramekins or muffin molds).

Pour the batter into the molds

1. Fill the molds halfway with the batter.
2. Add a square of Côte d'Or chocolate in the center of each mold for a surprise molten heart.
3. Cover with the remaining batter.

Baking in the oven

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes (the center should remain molten).
3. Keep an eye on the baking time to ensure the heart stays soft.

3. Plating and serving

Unmolding

1. Let the fondants cool for 5 minutes before carefully unmolding them.

Decoration

1. Dust with powdered sugar or top with Côte d'Or chocolate shavings.
2. Add crushed hazelnuts, almonds, or pistachios for extra crunch.

Serving

1. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or custard for added indulgence.

Flavor variation ideas

• Intense dark chocolate: Use Côte d'Or Intense Dark (86%) for a strong, bold taste.
• Milk chocolate and praline: Opt for Côte d'Or Milk Praline for a smooth, nutty texture.
• Milk chocolate and hazelnuts: Add crushed hazelnuts directly to the batter for a crunchy version.
• White chocolate with red fruit heart: Replace the surprise chocolate square with red fruit coulis or a square of white chocolate.

Chef’s tips

• Want a gooier center? Freeze the surprise chocolate squares for 30 minutes before inserting them into the batter.
• Perfect baking: Cooking time varies by oven, so try baking one fondant first to find the ideal timing (about 10 minutes).
• Elegant decoration: Add fresh mint leaves and a drizzle of red fruit coulis for a pop of color.