Easy Dark Chocolate Fondant Recipe (With Watercress Sorbet)

Easy Dark Chocolate Fondant Recipe (With Watercress Sorbet & Honeycomb).

If you’re looking to impress without spending hours in the kitchen, this easy chocolate fondant is the perfect choice.

Rich, indulgent, and surprisingly simple to make, it’s a classic restaurant-style dessert that you can recreate at home with just a few key ingredients.

The real magic happens when you cut into the fondant and reveal its irresistible gooey centre, flowing with warm, melted chocolate.

Recipe courtesy of Watercress.

Easy Dark Chocolate Fondant With Watercress Sorbet And Honeycomb:

Easy Dark Chocolate Fondant Recipe (With Watercress Sorbet & Honeycomb).

Also, a perfect end of a dinner party or Valentines Day meal off with this sweet treat. Every element of this dish can be prepared ahead of time, simply cook the fondants at the last minute.

This recipe is ideal for dinner parties, date nights, or whenever you want to treat yourself to something special.

Despite its elegant appearance, it doesn’t require advanced baking skills, just a little preparation and the right timing.

You can even make the mixture ahead of time, so all you need to do is bake it just before serving for that perfect molten middle.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Rich, gooey chocolate centre.
• Impressive but make-ahead friendly.
• Unique twist with watercress sorbet.

Serves 2

Prep time: 45 minutes | Cooking time: 45 minutes

Easy Dark Chocolate Fondant Recipe Ingredients:

For the sorbet (makes 1 litre):

• 600ml water
• 50g caster sugar
• 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
• 170g watercress
• 120ml apple juice
• 60ml lemon juice

For The Honeycomb (makes 1 tray):

• 200g caster sugar
• 60g golden syrup
• 200ml glucose syrup
• 20g bicarbonate of soda

The Fondants:

• 50g plain flour
• 85g caster sugar
• 85g dark chocolate, chopped
• 3 eggs
• 85g butter

Plus:

• Extra soft butter for lining moulds
• Cocoa powder for coating moulds

How To Make Easy Dark Chocolate Fondant With Watercress Sorbet And Honeycomb:

Easy Dark Chocolate Fondant Recipe (With Watercress Sorbet & Honeycomb).

1. Firstly, make the sorbet. Bring the water and sugar to the boil, then add the apples and simmer until they are cooked through and soft. Add the watercress then remove from the heat and leave to rest for 1 minute.
2. Place the mixture in a blender and blend until as smooth as possible, then strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and allow to cool in the fridge.
3. Finally, pour the mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Transfer to a storage container, cover tightly and freeze for at least half an hour or until ready to serve.
5. To make the fondant mix, add the chocolate and butter to a heat-proof bowl and place over a pan of boiling water until melted.
6. Remove from the heat then allow to cool for a few minutes before mixing in the flour, sugar and eggs.

Allow To Cool:

Allow To Cool.

• While the mix is cooling, use a pastry brush to evenly coat the inside of two 8cm metal moulds with soft butter.
• Once coated with butter, add a tablespoon of cocoa to each and keep tipping the moulds round until the entire inside is coated with a fine layer of flour. Tap out the excess.
• Split the mixture evenly between the moulds and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before cooking.
• Make the honeycomb by first lining a deep 30cm x 20cm tray with parchment paper.
• Add the sugar, golden syrup and glucose syrup to a large heavy bottomed pan, then place over a medium-high heat and cook until it turns a golden-brown caramel colour (or 165°C on a sugar thermometer).
• With your lined tray ready, tip the bicarbonate of soda into the pan in one go and whisk in quickly. The mixture will bubble up so be careful at this point, it will also be very hot!
• Tip the mixture immediately into the lined tray, then give the tray a couple of taps to release any large air bubbles. Allow to cool and set.
• The honeycomb can be broken up and stored in an air tight container for up to two weeks.

Finally:

Finally, preheat the oven to 190°C. Put the chilled fondants on a baking tray and place in the centre of the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until a crust has formed on the top and the fondant has started to come away from the sides of the mould.

Remove from the oven and rest for 1 minute before turning out onto a plate. Serve with a scoop of watercress sorbet and scattered pieces of honeycomb.

How To Make Easy Dark Chocolate Fondant With Watercress Sorbet And Honeycomb:

So do you fancy making this Easy dark chocolate fondant with watercress sorbet and honeycomb (v)?

Because I do!

Whether you serve it with altogether or separate, with fresh berries, or simply on its own, this chocolate fondant delivers a luxurious dessert experience every time.

Once you’ve mastered it, you’ll have a go-to recipe that feels indulgent yet effortless, bringing a touch of fine dining straight to your table.

Recipe courtesy of Watercress. For these and other tempting watercress recipes, visit Watercress.

Recipe Photography: Lara Jane Thorpe.

These recipes were created by development chef Keri Astill-Frew.

Keri has worked in top restaurants across the UK including a Michelin star hotel in Lancashire and a variety of fine dining restaurants and gastro-pubs in Dorset and Sussex.

She is passionate about watercress, both as an ingredient and for its fantastic health benefits, and is devoted to developing new and delicious ways for you to incorporate more of it into your diet.

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