- 9 oz (250g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 large egg whites
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups heavy cream, whipped
- 2 tbsp brandy
- 6 amaretti cookies, crushed
- Confectioner's sugar, to garnish
- 8in (20cm) springform pan
- Line the pan with plastic wrap. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water and set aside.
- Combine the egg whites and granulated sugar in a heatproof bowl and place over a saucepan pan of simmering water. Beat for 5 minutes, until it stands in stiff, shiny peaks.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg whites, then the whipped cream and brandy. Pour into the pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until set.
- Remove the sides of the pan. Invert onto a plate. Sprinkle with the cookies and confectioner's sugar. Serve chilled.