Recipe for cooking chocolate amaretto mousse cake

Recipes Made with other Beverages :: Cakes Made with Liqueurs

Chocolate Amaretto Mousse Cake

1 (12 ounce) pkg. semisweet chocolate chips
2 env. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. water
4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1/3 c. sugar
2 c. heavy cream
Additional whipping cream for topping
1/2 c. almond (Amaretto) liqueur
1 c. heavy whipping cream
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten
3 pkg. ladyfingers
Sliced almonds

Line bottom and sides of 12-in. springform pan with ladyfingers.

Melt chocolate in double boiler, combine gelatin, water, egg yolks, sugar, and 2 c. heavy cream. Bring this mixture to a light boil. Remove from heat and add melted chocolate and liqueur. Put into the refrigerator for 30 mins..

Fold 4 beaten egg whites and the remaining whipped cream. Pour into greased pan and allow to set for 4 hours.

To serve, remove from pan, cover top with whipped cream and the almonds.

Makes approximately about 8 servings.