Fondant au Chocolat

Fondant au chocolat is a deliciously dense confection that can be eaten on its own or used as a filling or icing in other preparations. Originating in France in the mid-19th century, the fondant is prepared by melting the ingredients over a bain-marie, giving it a smoothness and density that would appeal to any true chocolate addict. Originally the fondant was intended to be eaten on its own as a decadent chocolate dessert, but has over time been largely relegated to a role as a secondary i