Chocolate Terrine w/Almonds &Ladyfingers
Source of Recipe
Cooking.com
Recipe Introduction
Tip: When making such a decadent dessert use only the best ingredients. Scharffen Berger bittersweet chocolate rivals the finest European chocolate with its distinctive fruity taste and multiple layers of flavors. It is excellent for baking, making candies and truffles, and for eating on its own.
List of Ingredients
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1 cup whole blanched almonds, finely ground
2 tablespoons brandy
Pinch salt
4 crisp ladyfingers, broken into 1-inch pieces
Lightly sweetened whipped cream
Recipe
Lightly oil 10x4x3-inch loaf pan. Line pan with plastic wrap, allowing plastic to overhang pan sides by 4 inches. Stir chocolate and espresso in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Set aside.
Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks one at a time. Stir in almonds, brandy and melted chocolate mixture.
Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites and salt in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Fold whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in ladyfingers.
Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Tap pan against counter once; smooth top with off-set spatula. Cover with overhanging plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 6 hours or overnight.
Unwrap plastic from atop chocolate terrine. Place plate atop terrine. Invert terrine onto platter. Remove pan, leaving plastic covering chocolate terrine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Remove plastic wrap from terrine. Using long sharp knife, cut terrine into thin slices. Transfer slices to plates and serve with whipped cream.
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