Choc. Ice Box Cake

📜 Collection: Burcea Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful chilled dessert featuring rich chocolate, whipped cream, and ground macaroons. This classic icebox cake sets smoothly in the refrigerator for an effortless, decadent treat.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
30 mins5 mins4 hours8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Double boiler
  • Ice box

Ingredients

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
4EggsSeparated
1/2 pt.Whipping CreamWhipped
2 barsGerman Sweet ChocolateOr 2 pkg chocolate chips
2 tbsp.Powdered SugarDivided
1/2 lb.MacaroonsGround

Instructions

Step 1: Preparation

  1. Melt 2 bars German Sweet Chocolate over hot water.
  2. Add 2 tbsp. water to chocolate.
  3. Well beat in 4 egg yolks, 1 at a time, slightly beaten.
  4. Add 2 tbsp. powdered sugar.
  5. Add 4 egg whites, beaten.
  6. Last add 1/2 pt. whipped cream.
  7. Line dish with crumbs. Save a few crumbs for top.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Keep refrigerated in the ice box for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set before serving.


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