Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Preparation Time: 2 hours (including baking time)
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking dish with baking paper.
- In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter together. Stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sugar and eggs, and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract to the egg mixture and stir.
- Combine the chocolate mixture with the egg mixture and stir until well-blended.
- Add the flour and salt, and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the pecans.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)
Calories: 450kcal, Fat: 28g, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and chocolatey with a crunchy pecan topping.
- The combination of bitter chocolate and sweet pecans creates a unique flavor profile that is both sweet and savory.
- The dish has a soft and moist texture with a slight crunch from the pecans.
User Comments:
- "This was an amazing dessert! The combination of chocolate and pecans was perfect."
- "I loved the crunchy pecans on top. It added a nice contrast to the rich chocolate."
- "This dish was so easy to make, but it was still very impressive. I will make it again for sure."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use bittersweet chocolate, as it will give the dessert a richer chocolate flavor.
- Be careful not to over-mix the ingredients when combining them, as this can affect the texture of the dessert.
- Be sure to let the dessert cool completely before serving, as it will be very hot when it comes out of the oven.
