posted by Meryl 03-23-103 3:48 PM
Chocolate Kahlua Euphoria
Makes: 8 servings
1 (24 count) package ladyfingers
1/2 cup Kahlua, divided
6 eggs, separated
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 cup sugar
Kahlua Cream
1/2 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Kahlua
Separate ladyfingers on a paper towel and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Kahlua. Arrange ladyfingers around bottom and sides of a 1 1/2 quart dish or use 3 each in the bottom of 8 individual dessert dishes.
Beat egg yolks lightly in a large bowl and stir in 2 tbl of cooled melted chocolate. Stir in remaining chocolate.
In another bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks at high speed. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Beat in 1/4 cup Kahlua. Fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture until well combined and evenly colored. Spoon mixture into dish or dishes. Cover and chill several hours or until firm. Dollop or pipe Kahlua Cream on top.
To prepare KAHLUA Cream: Beat cream until thickened. Beat in sugar and Kahlua until desired consistency is reached.
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