The River Cafe Chocolate Nemisis

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 0

The River Cafe Chocolate Nemisis, a rich chocolate dessert that melts in your mouth

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour and 20 min

Ready In

1 hour and 40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	675 g dark chocolate
	450 g unsalted butter
	10 eggs
	675 g caster sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

10-12

Calories

700

Sugar

67g

Fat

48g

The River Cafe Chocolate Nemisis is a famous chocolate dessert created by Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray, co-founders of The River Cafe in London. It's been delighting diners at the restaurant for over 25 years. The dessert is made with high-quality dark chocolate, butter, eggs, and caster sugar, resulting in a creamy, rich flavour that melts in your mouth. It's perfect for special occasions and holidays, and is sure to impress your guests. The River Cafe Chocolate Nemisis is a sophisticated dessert that's simple to make, and it's sure to become a favourite in your recipe collection.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and grease a 24 cm loose-bottomed cake tin.
2.	Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally.
3.	Beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and then whisk the chocolate mixture into it.
4.	Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and place it in a baking dish.
5.	Pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the side of the cake tin and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until set but wobbly in the centre.
6.	Once it's baked, let it cool down before removing the tin and serve with whipped cream.
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PROS

The River Cafe Chocolate Nemisis is a rich, decadent dessert that will satisfy your chocolate cravings.

It’s easy to make and has a delightful texture that melts in your mouth.

CONS

It’s a high-calorie dessert due to its ingredients, including dark chocolate, butter, eggs, and caster sugar.

It may not be suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eating dark chocolate in moderation has several health benefits, including improving heart health and reducing inflammation. It also contains antioxidants that can protect the body against oxidative stress. However, this dessert should be considered an indulgence and enjoyed occasionally.