Ingredients:
18 lady fingers
2 Tablespoons water
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
Whipped Cream
Shaved chocolate
Procedure:
1. Split lady fingers.
2. Line bottom and sides of 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with wax paper.
3. Arrange lady fingers against sides and along bottom of pan.
4. Save remaining to use between filling.
5. Add 2 Tablespoons water to chocolate and melt over hot water.
6. Stir until smooth. Cool.
7. Cream butter; add powdered sugar.
8. Beat egg yolks until thick.
9. Add to the butter and sugar mixture.
10. Add chocolate and vanilla.
11. Beat egg whites until stiff; gently stir into chocolate mixture.
12. Alternate layers of filling and lady fingers in lined pan.
13. Chill overnight.
14. Garnish with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
Serves eight people.
