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Irma's Monk In A Nightshirt

Irma's Monk In A Nightshirt is built on Caster Sugar, Butter, Chocolate Grated Use The, and Double Cream Lightly. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 4 oz
• 4 oz
• 4 oz
• 1/3 qt

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Mix caster sugar and butter, add egg yolks slowly.

2. 2

   Add grated chocolate and ground nuts (2).

3. 3

   Beat egg whites until stiff and gently fold into mixture.

4. 4

   Turn into the lined bowl.

5. 5

   Cover with a double layer of greaseproof paper with a folded pleat down the centre and tie firmly with string.

6. 6

   Place bowl in a large saucepan 3/4 full of water and steam for 2 hours.

7. 7

   Carefully turn out on to a serving plate.

8. 8

   Just before serving, pour over some of the lightly whipped cream.

9. 9

   Serve the remaining cream separately.