Posted on Friday, 16th July 2010 by Grace
Gordon Ramsay and his thoughts on Hot Chocolate Fondant – “Whenever I’m asked for my favourite recipe, this is the one. It has a divine melting texture and the liquid centre is sublime.”
My thoughts on Gordon’s Favourite Dessert - “What could be sexier than oozing, gooey, dripping dark chocolate, um, let me see, maybe sharing that sensual chocolate dessert recipe with Gordon!”
Just the mere thought of that makes my heart go pitter patter. OMG he is so bloody sexy! Is it the chef whites? Is it the confidence he exudes? Is it his brutal honesty? Maybe it’s his pure genius in the kitchen(I love smart men)? Or possibly it’s how hot he looks in a pair of jeans and a white shirt! Or is it all the above. I don’t know and I don’t care. Just keep it coming is all I say.
Too often in our day-to-day routines we forget what’s really important in life. Make today the day to show your loved one how much you desire, long for and love them. Why not plan a romantic dinner for two this weekend? Send your beloved a handwritten invitation for dinner. Set the mood: candlelight, your best linens and china and set the perfect table. Go for broke and lower the lights, put on some soft music, cook something simple and share the most sensual chocolate dessert for 2.
Gordon’s Hot Chocolate Fondant Recipe couldn’t be easier to make. You can prepare the dessert ahead of time, chill it in the fridge, and then pop in the oven for 12 minutes just before serving and enjoy (that’s the best part)! This will leave you plenty of time to look and feel your absolute best. Draw a bubble bath, add some sensual oils, make your skin super soft and velvety, sip a glass of wine, relax and let your worries disappear in preparation for the night of your life.
There’s a reason you hear this phrase over and over,”chocolate is better than sex”. Does chocolate put you in the mood for love? Why is it that most men give their loved ones chocolate on Valentines Day? Is chocolate an aphrodisiac? I’m sure it’s a question that’s been debated and asked for years.
Ask yourself this question, “How do I feel when melted chocolate touches my lips and hits the roof of my mouth?” What feelings does it evoke? There’s a reason chocolate has been associated with romance, love and especially passion.
If you’re still reading this, stop now, go and get ready for the time of your life (and come back and tell me all about it)!
Gordon Ramsay’s Hot Chocolate Fondant
(from Gordon Ramsay Make It Easy)
Serves 4
- 8 tablespoons (100 g) unsalted butter, plus extra to grease
- 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa, to dust
- 4 ounces (100 g) good-quality bittersweet chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids), in pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup (120 g) superfine sugar
- 2/3 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- Heat oven to 325° F. Grease 4 large ramekins with butter, about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter. Cut a small, square piece of parchment and place in the bottom of the ramekin and grease with butter, then dust liberally with cocoa.
- In a small bowl set over a saucepan of hot water, slowly melt the chocolate and butter. Remove bowl from heat and stir until smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Using an electric whisk, whisk the whole eggs, egg yolks, and sugar together until pale and thick. Add the cooled chocolate mixture and whisk just to combine.
- Sift the flour over the mixture and using a large metal spoon gently fold in.
- Divide the batter between the ramekins and bake for 12 minutes.
- Turn the chocolate fondants out onto warmed plates and serve immediately.
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- Gordon Ramsay’s Baked Lemon Tart
- Gordon Ramsay’s Hot Chocolate Soufflé
- Gordon Ramsay’s Four-Minute Chocolate Mousse
- Fudgy Chocolate Brownies & Caramel Pots de Creme
- Chocolate Custard Tartlettes
Tags: baked pudding, baking and pastry, Baking Mise en Place, chocolate, chocolate dessert, creme anglaise, Gordon Ramsay recipes, hot chocolate fondant, pudding
Posted in Baking & Pastry, Baking Mise en Place, Custards, Creams & Mousses, Eggs, Fillings, Frostings & Dessert Sauces, Pastry Doughs & Batter, Recipes
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July 16th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Someone has the hots for Gordon!! Did you know he started out as a professional soccer player at my team Glasgow Rangers, when he was released by the club as a teenager he decided to become a chef, lucky us eh.
July 16th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Yes I knew that Ryan, I read both of his autobiographies. I am such a huge fan, I am so hoping to meet him one day!
July 16th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
La Mia Vita Dolce,
Are the ramekins individual sized? Can I make this and just pop one in the oven when I am ready to partake of this delightful dish? If not individual size, how many individual sized ramekins would it take for this receipe?
July 16th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
This recipe looks so yummy and you’re right – really easy! Maybe I’ll make it for my hubs one day – if he’s lucky!
July 16th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Hi Krystal, the recipe makes 4 but I got lucky and got 5 out of the batter, the ramekins I used were 3 1/2 inches wide by 1 3/4 deep. They are absolutely delicious, be careful don’t over bake, you want the chocolate to ooze out when you cut into it. Yes, you can keep in fridge until you are ready to bake, may need an extra couple of minutes to bake from chilled. Enjoy!
July 16th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Stacey lucky for him but also for you (if you know what I mean).
July 17th, 2010 at 1:43 am
I have tried a few of Ramsay’s recipes and they all come out good. One of my fav’s is his chicken tikka masala. Its become a staple at my house. The fondant looks amazing. I’m going to book mark this.
*Kisses* HH
July 17th, 2010 at 1:49 am
I don’t know if chocolate is better than sex (at least not in my world hahaha), but it is a close second!! This fondant looks perfect. Great photos.
July 17th, 2010 at 2:31 am
Going to have to try the chicken tikka masala, I agree his recipes are always great!
July 17th, 2010 at 2:33 am
Thanks Memoria, loved your interview on Marly’s site, you’re such an incredible woman!
July 17th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Looks like another homerun…or should I say gooooallll! This recipe looks perfect for a romantic evening…now for the romance…
July 17th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
[...] was a little disappointed that he wasn’t able to indulge in the Hot Chocolate Fondants I made the other day but the combination of dark cocoa and milk chocolate chunks in these cookies [...]
July 19th, 2010 at 5:26 am
Its always yummy! Grace
July 24th, 2010 at 10:25 am
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July 25th, 2010 at 2:40 am
You talked so much about romance and sex with this desert. I was going to make it for my mom, but now it’s just awkward.
July 25th, 2010 at 6:50 am
Adam, sorry, I didn’t mean to make you feel awkward, I made it for my kids. It really is a delicious dessert. If your Mom is a chocolate lover she will be very thankful that you made it for her.
July 30th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
I jsut tried these and although it tastes fantastic 12 minutes isnt enough to make a dessert that holds its shape. i have doubled the time and it is still a little gloopy so id recommend putting them in for 30 mins
July 30th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Hi Alex, wow can’t believe it took so long for yours to hold the shape, recipe called for 12 minutes and it worked fine for me (could depend on stove, I have an older stove so I use an oven thermometer to make sure I get the right temp). I’ve tried a few different recipes and I have found with those that I needed a longer cooking time but for this one it seemed to work out fine, I was surprised the 1st time I made it. Sorry about that, thank you for commenting so others can see your tip.
August 9th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
This kind of reminds me of Dominoe’s(?) Lava Crunch Cake.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
I made this today for dessert, and my family and I loved it. It was pretty simple too. I would probably make this again. Thank you for posting this.
August 11th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Happy you enjoyed it Hannah, one of my favourites.
August 14th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
I wasn’t aware that he liked ANYTHING. On the rare occasion that I flip pass his show he is complaining about how something sucks with the “f” word being every other word out of his mouth!
August 15th, 2010 at 2:08 am
You are so right Joe, he is an acquired taste but his recipes are always delicious!
August 20th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Do you need an electric whisk for this, or will a regular one work? I’m not sure I own one.
August 20th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Molly my electric beater has a whisk attachment but I think the regular beaters should work as well, you could whisk by hand but it would take quite a while and some elbow grease to get it whipped enough.
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:58 pm
What an awesome looking chocolate dessert! The guy knows how to create!
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Yes he does, he is my absolute favourite!