Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
8 ounce

unsalted butter

melted

8 ounce

semisweet chocolate

melted

1 cup

sugar

4 unit

egg yolks

5 unit

eggs

1 cup

all-purpose flour

2 cup

fresh raspberries

pureed

0.25 cup

sugar

0.25 cup

raspberry juice

2 tbsp

lemon juice

fresh

2 tbsp

Chambord raspberry liquor

1 unit

fresh raspberry

for garnish

1 unit

fresh mint sprig

for garnish

Step 1
~2 min

Make the raspberry and Chambord coulis.

Step 2
~2 min

Place berries, sugar, raspberry juice or orange juice, and lemon juice in a blender.

Step 3
~2 min

Puree until very smooth.

Step 4
~2 min

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass bowl, pressing on the solids to extract the juice.

Step 5
~2 min

Stir in Chambord.

Step 6
~2 min

Taste and adjust the sugar to your liking.

Step 7
~2 min

Keep the coulis at room temperature.

Step 8
~2 min

Make the chocolate fondant.

Step 9
~2 min

Preheat oven to 500°F.

Step 10
~2 min

In top of double boiler set over simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter.

Step 11
~2 min

Stir continuously with a wooden spoon.

Step 12
~2 min

In a glass bowl, whip the egg yolks, the whole eggs and sugar until tripled in volume.

Step 13
~2 min

When the chocolate mixture is fully melted, stir it into the egg mixture slowly while steadily whisking.

Step 14
~2 min

Whisk in the flour, making sure there are no lumps.

Step 15
~2 min

Generously butter six (6 oz) metal molds or PVC molds.

Step 16
~2 min

Pour batter into molds, up to 1/4" from top.

Step 17
~2 min

Bake in preheated oven for 7 minutes maximum.

Step 18
~2 min

Unmold and serve on dessert plates.

Step 19
~2 min

Pour some of the coulis on either side.

Step 20
~2 min

Garnish with raspberries &/or mint sprigs.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the chocolate and butter are fully melted and smooth before incorporating into the egg mixture.

Do not overbake the fondant; the center should be molten.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The coulis can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Moderate
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Accompany with a glass of dessert wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Classic French dessert.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Valentine's Day
Anniversaries

Occasion Tags

Valentine's Day
Date Night
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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