La bete noir. It sounds like a cool indie band, or possibly an obscure but lovely French documentary.
Mais non. La bete noir translated from French, means THE BLACK BEAST. And why did I put it in all caps?
Because la bete noir is quite simply the best dessert you will ever put in your mouth. I recently discovered it when a girl from my Friday Bible study group brought it as the shared refreshment. After making it three times in one week, I discovered that this flourless torte is super easy, and that twenty-six ounces of dark chocolate is indeed not too much for one dessert. And that it is a hit for church potlucks, dinner party desserts, and especially that surreptitious eating directly from the fridge just before getting your glass of water to take to bed moment (don't ask. If you've never done this you will not understand).
I must give credit where credit is due. After Bible study I asked where I might find the recipe and my friend directed me to a lovely blog called Simply So Good. If you, like I, only recently discovered what a springform pan was, you will especially appreciate this website because it includes detailed pictures of each step. And I can't stress enough...you must use the required three layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
And by the way, I am lactose intolerant. It was worth every bite.
I know, I know...this is Spanish, not French, and as such is not in keeping with the theme. But, and you know it must be said:
Olé.
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