"In his riff on Black Forest cake, a favorite dessert of his father?s, Hosea Rosenberg tops individual cakes with mascarpone cream instead of whipped cream and luscious brandied cherries instead of jarred. Plus: Top Chef..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate, chopped plus shavings for garnish optional
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1 1/2 stick(s) 6 ounces unsalted butter
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3 large eggs, plus 3 large egg yolks at room temperature
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1/2 cup(s) sugar
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1/4 cup(s) cake flour
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1/2 cup(s) heavy cream
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1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
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2 tablespoon(s) light brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon(s) finely grated lemon zest
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1 cup(s) mascarpone, 8 ounces
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1 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon juice
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About 1/2 cup brandied cherries or kirsch-soaked sour cherries