Dessert: Chocolate Icebox Cake

Recipe by By James Beard Award Winner El Chorro Lodge This chilly treat comes from James Beard Award WinnerEl Chorro Lodge, Paradise Valley, Arizona.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Chocolate Icebox Cake

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

2 4-oz bars German's chocolate, coarsely chopped
4 Large eggs, separated
2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts
1 c. heavy cream
1 7-oz. package of ladyfingers
Whipped cream and grated chocolate, for serving

Instructions

Melt chocolate in double boiler or large metal bowl set atop pot of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Add 3 tablespoons water and stir well to combine. Remove from heat. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating vigorously to incorporate each. Add confectioners’ sugar and walnuts and stir well to blend.
In large chilled bowl, beat heavy cream just until stiff. Set aside.
In bowl of stand mixer, with whisk attachment, beat egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form. Using rubber spatula, gently fold beaten egg whites and whipped cream into chocolate until incorporated.
Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square baking pan with ladyfingers. Top with chocolate mixture. Chill 12 to 24 hours. Serve with whipped cream and grated chocolate, if desired.

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