Kahlua Chocolate Velvet

Directions

1. 1
   Measure Kahlua, coffee granules, vanilla and chocolate into a 1-qt.
2. 2
   saucepan.
3. 3
   Place directly over low heat or set pan in a shallow pan of hot water over low heat.
4. 4
   Stir now and then until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth and thick.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, beat egg yolks well in mixer bowl, then beat in chocolate mixture.
6. 6
   Cool.
7. 7
   When mixture is cool, beat egg whites with cream of tartar to soft peaks.
8. 8
   Gradually beat in sugar to make a meringue.
9. 9
   Add half of the meringue to chocolate mixture to lighten it, then fold in rest of meringue.
10. 10
    Turn into a 1-qt.
11. 11
    serving dish or individual dessert dishes.
12. 12
    Cover and chill until firm.
13. 13
    Garnish with a dab of whipped cream and chocolate curls, if desired.