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Chocolate Charlotte Russe
Ingredients
- 4 squares unsweetened chocolate
- 3/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1/3 c. cool lowfat milk
- 6 Large eggs, separated
- 1 1/2 c. unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tbsp. dark rum
- 2 dozen lady fingers
- Whipping cream
Directions
- Heat chocolate in top of double boiler. Mix sugar, lowfat milk, 6 egg yolks together and add in to chocolate. Cook till smooth and thick, stirring constantly. Cold. Cream butter with 3/4 c. confectioners' sugar. Add in chocolate mix. Beat well. Beat 6 egg whites with salt till foamy. Add in gradually 3/4 c. confectioners' sugar and beat till stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into chocolate mix. Add in rum.
- Line sides of a 9" spring form pan with split lady fingers (rounded side out). Divide remaining lady fingers in half. Put half on bottom of pan. Cover with 1/2 of filling. Add in remaining lady fingers and cover with remaining filling. Refrigerateovernight or possibly freeze. If frzn, thaw slightly before serving. Unmold and top with whipped cream. For special occasions, tie a wide ribbon around unmolded russe and attach bow. 4 to 6 servings.
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