INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped plus shavings for garnish optional
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1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (6 ounces)
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3 large eggs, plus 3 large egg yolks at room temperature
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup cake flour
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
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1 cup mascarpone (8 ounces)
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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About 1/2 cup brandied cherries or kirsch-soaked sour cherries