Triffle Cake

Submitted by JLofAustin

"Fantastic dessert for a dinner party or special occasion!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 8 ounces amaretti, crushed
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup Grand Marnier or 1/4-1/2 cup kirsch
• 16 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 egg yolks or 2 equivalent amount egg substitute
• 2 1⁄2 cups whipping cream
• confectioners sugar

directions

1. Soak the cookie crumbs in the Grand Marnier in a bowl. Heat the chocolate in a double boiler over hot water until melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add the butter, stirring until smooth.
2. Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl until blended. Stir in a small amount of the chocolate mixture into the egg yolks. Stir the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture. Let stand until cool.
3. Beat the whipping cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture. Layer the chocolate mixture and cookie mixture alternately in a greased 8-inch springform pan until all of the ingredients are used. Chill, covered, for several hours. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.