Cyril Lignac's Chocolate Fondant: Simple, Indulgent Recipe from Tous en Cuisine

Beloved by home cooks and families alike, Chef Cyril Lignac's Tous en Cuisine returns with gourmet recipes that are surprisingly simple to recreate. As a celebrated French chef with years of expertise, Lignac masterfully balances indulgence and ease, delighting taste buds worldwide. While watching from the sofa is fun, nothing compares to baking and savoring his creations fresh. Discover his signature chocolate fondant – a nostalgic, molten-center treat that's pure bliss.

Cyril Lignac's Chocolate Fondant: The Simple and Delicious Recipe

Whether for an afternoon snack or elegant dessert, this moelleux au chocolat is a timeless crowd-pleaser. Trusted by gourmets for its foolproof results and divine flavor, Chef Lignac's version elevates the classic with professional finesse. Quick to prepare yet impressively rich, it's the perfect recipe from a culinary authority. Don your apron and let's create this luxurious delight.

Utensils needed:

• 1 brush
• 4 stainless steel circles, 6 cm in diameter by 5 cm high
• 1 baking sheet
• 1 silicone sheet
• 1 pan
• 2 salad bowls
• a spatula
• an electric whisk and a spatula

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 90g crushed dark chocolate
• 90g butter + a knob of butter for the mold
• 45g flour for the mold
• 60g caster sugar
• 2 organic eggs
• 2 organic egg yolks

Preparation steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C.
2. Butter and flour the stainless steel molds, place them on a baking sheet covered with a silicone sheet.
3. In a saucepan of hot water, place a bowl, melt the chocolate and butter in a bain-marie. Remove the bowl from the pan.
4. In a bowl, pour the eggs, the egg yolks with the sugar, beat with a hand mixer at medium speed until you obtain a frothy sabayon.
5. Add the melted chocolate and mix with a spatula, then add the flour and mix.
6. Spoon the mixture into the moulds. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes.