Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. strong dark roast or Espresso coffee
  • 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1 1/4 c. ground blanched almonds
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 2 Tbsp. sweet sherry
  • 2 tsp. rum flavoring
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp. unflavored dry bread crumbs
  • vanilla ice cream

Method

  • Butter and flour a 9-inch spring-form pan.
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Pour coffee into a small, heavy saucepan.
  • Add chocolate and stir over low heat until chocolate melts.
  • Mix in sugar, then almonds and stir vigorously, still over low heat, until blended. Take off heat and chill briefly.