Chocolate and Orange Fondant Puds
Thursday Cottage
4
20 minutes
20 minutes
Curds
These delightful chocolate fondant puds are a decadent treat. The rich chocolate exterior gives way to a gooey, orange-flavored center. Perfect for a special occasion or a mid-week indulgence!

Ingredients
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100g dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
75g unsalted butter, plus a little for greasing
1 medium egg and 1 egg yolk
50g caster sugar
Zest of 1 unwaxed orange
25g plain flour
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2 tablespoons Thursday Cottage Chocolate and Orange Curd
1 tablespoon crème fraiche or soured cream
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4 x 100-125ml dariole molds or ramekin dishes, lightly greased
Directions
Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas Mark 6.
Melt chocolate: Place chocolate and butter in an ovenproof bowl over a bowl of simmering water. Melt and remove from heat.
Make fondant: Whisk egg, egg yolk, and sugar until thick and creamy. Gently whisk in chocolate mixture, orange zest, and sifted flour.
Assemble: Divide fondant mixture among prepared moulds. Add a spoonful of chocolate and orange curd filling to the centre of each. Top with remaining fondant.
Bake: Bake for 10 minutes, or until risen and lightly crispy on top.
Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before turning out onto plates. Serve with vanilla ice cream.






