Crumb Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter
4 egg yolks, well beaten
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 c. blanched, shredded almonds
4 egg whites, beaten stiff

Preparation

Heat chocolate, milk and butter together in top of double boiler until chocolate is melted.
Mix egg yolks and sugar together and add a small amount of hot mixture. Return to double boiler and cook for 3 minutes. Add crumbs and almonds.
Fold in egg whites. Cover double boiler. Steam for 30 minutes. Serve hot with lemon sauce or whipped cream.