America's Best Recipes/1989

French Silk Supreme

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
10-12 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 (8-ounce) package unsweetened chocolate 2 cups butter, softened 3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 eggs 24 ladyfingers
whipped cream chocolate shavings



1 Place unsweetened chocolate in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Set aside.
2 Cream butter with a large heavy-duty mixer. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled chocolate and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 5 to 7 minutes after each addition.
3 Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise. Line bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan with ladyfingers. Pour filling into prepared pan; cover and chill at least 4 hours or until set. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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