Grand Velas Chocolate Fondant

Grand Velas Riviera Nayat, Mexico, a Five-Star Leading Hotel of the World

The chefs at Grand Velas Riviera Nayat's French restaurant, Piaf, whipped up this chocolate treat for Valentine's Day but I think it would be perfect for any day of the year.

Grand Velas  Riviera Nayat Piaf Chocolate Fondant

9 oz. dark chocolate
8 oz. butter
4.5 oz sugar
4.5 oz. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
5 eggs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Lightly butter the inside of ramekins and dust with powdered sugar.

In a medium heatproof bowl combine the chocolate and butter. Set it over but not touching simmering water in a saucepan and melt, stirring often, until smooth and blended.
Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
Incorporate the flour and baking soda into the mixture.
Whisk eggs and add a few at a time, mixing consistently.
Pour the mixture into the ramekins and bake for 10-12 minutes.

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