Chocolate Charlotte Russe Recipe
- 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
- 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.
chocolate, sugar, cool lowfat milk, eggs, unsalted butter, confectioners, salt, dark rum, lady fingers, whipping cream
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/chocolate-charlotte-russe-8321 (may not work)