Chocolate Ice Box Cake
"Real Simple Magazine October 2004"
- Ready In:
- 4hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
8-10
ingredients
- 1⁄4 lb German sweet chocolate
- 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 eggs, separated
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ladyfingers, split in half
directions
- In a medium saucepan, over low heat, stir together the chocolate, butter, and water until melted.
- Slightly beat the egg yolks and add to the chocolate, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool.
- While the chocolate custard is cooling, beat the egg whites until stiff; set aside.
- Gradually stir the sugar into the chocolate mixture. Beat until well combined. Stir in the vanilla and fold in the beaten egg whites.
- Line the sides of a 9- or 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or springform pan with the ladyfingers, trimming them to fit, if necessary. Spoon the chocolate mixture into the pie plate or pan and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
