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Melting Chocolate Pudding
Made with Cooking Range Caraïbe 66% dark chocolate
Serves 6 to 8 people
Check out this recipe for melting chocolate pudding with a delicious Valrhona chocolate flavor.
Can you resist its melting middle?
What is melting chocolate pudding?
Melting chocolate pudding is a cake which, as its name suggests, contains a melting dark chocolate middle made with a tasty fondant, and it is served as a dessert during all kinds of occasions, including birthdays, tea parties and so on.
Follow this recipe for a perfectly moist cake with a deliciously melting Valrhona dark chocolate center.
It is easy to prepare and doesn't require lots of ingredients, just a little flour, eggs, butter (which gives the cakes their runny center and moisture) and of course Valrhona dark chocolate.
In just a few minutes, you'll have a melting chocolate pudding with a fondant center.
We've tailored the recipe for this moist cake to make sure you get the perfect dessert, with detailed instructions for ingredients, baking (in the oven), and preparation - all you have to do is get in the kitchen and grab your favorite cake molds!
Recipe Step by Step
Step01
MELTING CHOCOLATE PUDDING
125g CARAÏBE 66%
130g BUTTER
120g EGGS
100g SUGAR
70g FLOUR
6/8 ETNAO GUANAJA FONDANT MIDDLES
Melt the chocolate and butter at 115°F (45°C), while at the same time whisking the whole eggs with the sugar until they are airy (be careful not to overwork them).
Stir the chocolate and butter warmed to 115°F (45°C) into the beaten eggs, followed by the sifted flour.
Line some rings (diameter: 5cm, depth: 4.5cm) with baking paper.
Stir the chocolate and butter warmed to 115°F (45°C) into the beaten eggs, followed by the sifted flour.
Line some rings (diameter: 5cm, depth: 4.5cm) with baking paper.
Assembly and finishing
Use a piping bag to pipe 40g of mixture into each ring, put in place an ETNAO insert and add a further 20g of mixture.
Bake in a fan-assisted oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
What's the difference between a melting chocolate pudding and a moist cake?
Runny, fondant or moist, there are all kinds of delicious cakes that can be made with chocolate. But what really sets them apart?
Melting chocolate pudding, also known as molten chocolate cake, comes in many variations, including the famous runny chocolate sponge by well-known chef Michel Bras.
“Moelleux au chocolat” is a classic French moist sponge which is traditionally made for birthdays or afternoon tea. It contains more flour and fewer eggs than fondants and melting chocolate puddings, and goes well with confectioner’s sugar or a scoop of ice cream.
How to make a good melting chocolate pudding
To make a real Valrhona-style melting chocolate pudding, you need to follow the measurements and instructions in this recipe to the letter. The success of your melting chocolate pudding depends on its consistency, so it's essential to follow the cooking times and temperatures carefully, as well as the proportions.
Any deviations from the melting chocolate pudding recipe can radically change the result. In addition, the pudding should be cooked in a fan-assisted oven (or convection oven), not in the microwave. Finally, taking the pudding out of its mold can sometimes be tricky, so take extra care at this stage. Remember to let the pudding cool once it is out of the mold before serving it.