Garnishes: sweetened whipped cream, chocolate curls and maraschino
cherries
Instructions
Brush cut side of ladyfingers with Kahlua.
Line bottom and sides of a 9-inch
springform pan with ladyfingers, placing rounded sides of ladyfingers toward pan.
Set prepared pan aside.
Place chocolate squares in the top of a double boiler. Bring water to a boil
over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Cook until the chocolate melts. Cool.
Beat cream cheese and sugar at high speed of an electric mixer until light and
fluffy.
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add melted
chocolate and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of electric mixer until stiff
peaks form.
Fold egg whites and whipped cream into chocolate mixture; pour into
prepared pan.
To store: Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
To serve: Carefully remove sides from pan. Garnish, if desired.