Chocolate Mint Charlotte

Name: Chocolate Mint Charlotte
Ingredients: 2 (3-ounce) packages ladyfingers, split lengthwise; 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup water; 5 eggs, separated; 1/2 teaspoon mint extract; 1 cup whipping cream, whipped; Additional whipped cream (optional)

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 (3-ounce) packages ladyfingers, split lengthwise
2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup water
5 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon mint extract
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
Additional whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1

Line the bottom and sides of a waxed paper-lined and greased 9-inch loaf pan with ladyfingers, reserving remaining ladyfingers. Set aside.
2

Place chocolate squares in top of a double boiler. Place over boiling water; cook, stirring frequently, until chocolate melts. Add sugar, water, and egg yolks; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in mint extract. Cool mixture to room temperature.
3

Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites and 1 cup whipped cream into chocolate mixture; spoon into prepared pan. Top with remaining ladyfingers. Cover; chill overnight.
4

Unmold cake onto a chilled serving platter; frost with additional whipped cream, if desired. Slice and serve immediately.