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 | | Subject: Chocolate Nemesis Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:00 pm | |
| Chocolate Nemesis
(This is a luscious Brownie type Pie)
1/2 cup water1 cup sugar1 pound bittersweet chocolate (good quality,) chopped2 sticks unsalted butter, cut up7 large eggs, at room temperature softly whipped cream or crème fraiseFresh raspberries for garnish Preheat oven to 325F. Grease bottom and side of 9 inch spring form panLine bottom of pan with parchment paperDust side of pan with flourSet pan on wide sheet of heavy-duty foil and tightly wrap foil up outside of pan to prevent water from leaking in during baking In 4 quart saucepan, heat water and 1/2 cup sugar over medium-high heat until sugar completely dissolves, stirring occasionallyAdd chocolate and butter to mixture in saucepanStir constantly until melted.Remove pan from heatCool chocolate mixture slightly, about 30 minutes Meanwhile, in large bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat eggs with remaining 1/2 cup sugar 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens and triples in volume.With wire whisk, fold warm chocolate mixture into egg mixture until completely blended. Pour batter into prepared spring form pan, place in large (17 inch by 11--1/2 inch) roasting pan and set on oven rackPour enough boiling water into roasting pan to come halfway up side of spring form pan Bake cake 30 to 35 minutes or until edge begins to set and a thin crust forms on topCarefully remove spring form pan from water bath and place on wire rackCool cake to room temperatureCover and refrigerate overnight About 30 minutes before serving, run sharp knife around edge of pan to loosen cake, remove foil and side of panInvert cake onto waxed paper peel off parchmentTurn cake right side up onto platter. Serve with whipped cream and berries | |
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