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Chocolate Decadence

"This rich, romantic, baked chocoholic dessert is frequently asked for by my catering clients. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls."

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What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
4 Hrs 25 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Butter six ramekins or custard cups. Melt chocolate and butter slowly: You can do this in a double boiler, over, not in, simmering water, or in microwave, stirring to prevent scorching. Stir until completely smooth.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer until frothy, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir vanilla and salt gently into beaten eggs. Fold half of egg mixture into chocolate mixture, mix well. Then fold remainder of egg mixture into chocolate mixture. Pour chocolate and egg mixture into prepared ramekins.
  4. Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place ramekins on towel, inside roasting pan. Butter a piece of foil big enough to cover entire pan, and cover the ramekins, buttered side down. Place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake 5 minutes, then remove foil and bake 10 minutes more. Remove ramekins from water carefully. Let cool on wire rack for at least 3 hours. Cakes will firm up as they cool. Unmold each room-temperature ramekin onto a dessert plate, garnish and serve. Refrigerate unused portions.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 251 | Total Fat: 20.3g | Cholesterol: 96mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by KEZ 
This was a lovely dessert that my dinner guests really enjoyed. I was a little nervous about... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2003 by MARYTNY 
absolutley fabulous! Easy and so good! raseberries and whipped cream make a great garnish.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2003 by STEPHANY BROWN 
Try this for your holiday dinners and entertaining. It's guaranteed to be a hit! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2003 by NANNYOMA 
One of the best desserts we have ever eaten. Try it for a special dinner or for the holidays.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2005 by plumsumm 
This dessert is wonderful. I enjoy trying new recipes, so I rarely make the same recipe over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by VeggieGirl 
It was ok after cooling but after it was in the refrigerator it was fantastic. MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by TANZANIAH 
These were easy to make, however, when I tried to unmold them, they stuck to the ramekins. I... MORE

 
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