Elegant 'N Easy Company Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. finely chopped, blanched almonds
2 Tbsp. butter
4 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 c. cocoa
1 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. whipping cream
24 ladyfingers, split lengthwise

Preparation

Line a buttered 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with aluminum foil. Leave 1 1/2-inches overhang on all sides.
Butter foil.
Arrange 8 ladyfinger halves over bottom and sides of pan.
Toast almonds in 2 tablespoons butter over low heat until golden brown, stirring constantly. Drain and cool.
Sift together sugar and cocoa.
Cream the butter until soft.
Continue beating and add sugar-cocoa mixture. Slowly add vanilla and eggs.
Beat well. Fold in nuts and whipped cream. Spread 1/3 of the chocolate mixture over ladyfingers.
Repeat twice.
Chill 4 hours. Slice and serve with whipped cream.
Makes 12 to 20 servings.