Chocolate Terrine With Almonds and Ladyfingers

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup whole blanched almond, finely ground
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 crisp ladyfingers, broken into 1-inch pieces
• lightly sweetened whipped cream

Directions

1. 1

   Lightly oil 10x4x3-inch loaf pan,. Line pan with plastic wrap, allowing plastic to overhang pan sides by 4-inches. Stir chocolate and espresso in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth, Set aside,.

2. 2

   Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks one at a time, Stir in almonds and brandy and melted chocolate mixture,.

3. 3

   Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites and salt in medium bowl until soft peaks form,. Fold egg whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in ladyfingers.

4. 4

   Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Tap pan against counter once; smooth off with off-set spatula. Cover with overhanging plasric wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 6 hours or overnight.

5. 5

   Unwrap plastic from atop chocolate terrine, Place plate atop terrine, Invert terrine onto platter. Remove pan, leaving plastic covering chocolate terrine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

6. 6

   Remove plastic wrap from terrine, Using long sharp knife, cut terrine into thin slices. Transfer slices to plates and serve with whipped cream.