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Chocolate Ricotta Bombe
2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers

1 bar (7 ounces) milk chocolate

3 cups ricotta cheese

1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Sweetened Whipped Cream (recipe follows)

2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds* for garnish
Line bottom and side of 2-quart bowl with wax paper. Line bottom and side with ladyfinger halves, split sides up; set aside. Break chocolate bar into food processor. Cover and process on high until crumbly. Add ricotta cheese and confectioners' sugar. Cover and process on high until blended. Pour half of mixture over ladyfingers in bowl. Top with additional ladyfinger halves and remaining chocolate mixture. Gently press additional ladyfinger halves, split sides down, onto top. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Invert onto large serving plate and remove wax paper. Frost with Sweetened Whipped Cream and garnish with almonds just before serving.

8 to 10 servings

Sweetened Whipped Cream: In small mixing bowl whip 1 cup heavy or whipping cream, 2 tablespoons unsifted confectioners' sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

*To Toast Almonds: Place in single layer on baking sheet. Bake at 300o for 5 to 7 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool completely.

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