Warm Chocolate Fondant with Raspberry Coulis
Decadent individual chocolate cakes with molten centers, crowned with a vibrant raspberry coulis for a show-stopping weekend brunch dessert. This French-inspired Mother’s Day recipe, ready in about 34 minutes, pairs bittersweet chocolate, unsalted butter, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease four 6-ounce ramekins and dust with cocoa powder.
- Step 2: Melt 3 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate and 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Step 3: Beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 large egg yolk until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Fold in melted chocolate, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Step 4: Divide batter into ramekins. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but center is soft.
- Step 5: While baking, puree 1/2 cup raspberries, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon water. Strain to remove seeds, then stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream.
- Step 6: Serve warm fondants immediately with a spoonful of raspberry coulis.








