Fondant Recipe

Ingredients

• 200g dark chocolate, chopped
• 200g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
• 200g caster sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 200g plain flour
• Cocoa powder for dusting the moulds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 and grease 6 fondant moulds with butter. Dust with cocoa powder and shake off the excess.
2. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter until completely smooth and set aside.
3. In a bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until the mixture turns pale and thickens. Gradually add the flour and whisk until the mixture is well combined.
4. Add the chocolate and butter mixture to the bowl and mix until smooth.
5. Divide the mixture between the fondant moulds and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tops of the fondants form a crust, but they are still wobbly in the centre.
6. Remove from the oven, allow the fondants to cool in the moulds for a few minutes before turning out onto a plate. Dust with cocoa powder and serve.

Verdict

This fondant recipe is a luxurious dessert that melts in your mouth. The outer crust gives it the perfect texture, while the inside is rich and gooey. Perfect for a dinner party or a romantic evening in.

Gourmet Baked Apple Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 apples
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F. Wash the apples and remove the core using an apple corer or a knife, leaving the base intact.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter, add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Cook for a few minutes until sugar dissolves and the mixture is caramelized.
3. Remove from heat and add the chopped walnuts and raisins. Mix well.
4. Fill each apple with the mixture and place them in a baking dish. Pour a little water on the bottom of the dish to prevent the mixture from sticking and burning.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the apples are tender. Baste the apples with the sauce every 10 minutes using a spoon.
6. Serve hot with the remaining sauce drizzled over the top.

Verdict

This gourmet baked apple recipe takes a classic dessert to a whole new level. The combination of caramelized sugar, nuts and raisins add a wonderful depth of flavor to the tender, baked apples. This is a perfect dessert to impress guests with, or to indulge in after a cozy dinner.