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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces, weight Dark Chocolate (at Least 70% Cocoa)
  • 1 cup Amaretto Or Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 cup Prepared Strong Instant Coffee, Divided
  • 2-1/2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
  • 24 pieces Lady Finger Cookies

Method

  • 1. Place chocolate in a double-boiler and melt it over low heat. Remove from heat.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, combine liqueur and 1/2 cup of coffee. Set aside.
  • 3. Beat heavy cream with the powdered sugar until it forms soft peaks.
  • 4. Transfer half of the cream to a clean bowl and mix it with remaining coffee.
  • 5. Using a spatula, fold in the cooled chocolate with the remaining half of freshly whipped cream.
  • 6. Line a 1-pound loaf pan with plastic wrap.
  • 7. Lightly dip 8 lady fingers into the coffee and liqueur mixture. Work in batches if necessary. Arrange cookies on the bottom of the pan.
  • 8. Spread the coffee flavored cream over the layer of lady fingers. Cover it with another layer of lady fingers dipped in coffee and liqueur mixture.
  • 9. Then, spread the chocolate flavored cream over that layer of lady fingers and top it with a final layer of dipped cookies. Chill for 8 hours or overnight.
  • 10. Turn the "cake" onto a large serving plate, remove plastic wrap, cut it into slices and serve it.
  • It pairs very well with fresh berries, including raspberries and strawberries.