Chocolate fondant muffins

Here’s a recipe for delicious chocolate fondant muffins. These treats have a gooey, molten center that is sure to delight any chocolate lover.

Ingredients:

Muffins:

• 200g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
• 200g unsalted butter
• 200g caster sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 100g plain flour
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Filling:

• 100g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
• 50ml double cream

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:

1. Melt the Chocolate and Cream:
   • In a small saucepan, heat the double cream until it just begins to simmer.
   • Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate, stirring until smooth.
   • Let it cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until firm.

2. Prepare the Muffin Batter:

2. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with paper cases.
3. Melt the Chocolate and Butter:
   • In a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the dark chocolate and butter together. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
4. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, caster sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and fluffy.
   • Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Add the Dry Ingredients:
   • Sift in the plain flour and gently fold it into the batter until just combined.

3. Assemble the Muffins:

6. Fill the Muffin Cases:
   • Spoon a little of the muffin batter into each paper case, filling them about halfway.
   • Add a spoonful of the chilled chocolate filling into the center of each muffin.
   • Cover the filling with more muffin batter until the cases are about three-quarters full.

4. Bake and Serve:

7. Bake the Muffins:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are firm but the centers are still soft.
8. Cool and Enjoy:
   • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Serve warm for the best molten center effect.

Enjoy your homemade chocolate fondant muffins!