This rich chocolate mousse dish is lined with ladyfingers and topped with a delicious vanilla sauce.
Serves 6
1½ cups water
2 cups granulated sugar
9 large egg yolks
8 oz. dark Swiss chocolate
2 cups whipped cream
1 package ladyfingers
Vanilla Sauce (recipe follows)
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil.
2. Place the mixture in double boiler over medium heat and add the egg yolks, stirring with a whisk for about 30 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from the heat and whisk in the melted chocolate.
3. Fold in the whipped cream. Arrange the ladyfingers around the inside and bottom of the prepared dish. Fill with the chocolate/cream mixture and smooth. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve with Vanilla Sauce.