LADY FINGERS

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FROM MOM

Ingredients

• 2 pkg lady fingers
• 1/2 lb butter
• 1/2 C sugar
• 5 egg yolks
• 5 T ground toasted blanched almonds
• 1/2 c cold coffee
• 2 t vanilla
• 1/2 lb whipped cream
• 1 pkg slivered almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Cream butter and sugar till fluffy.
Add egg yolks, one at a time, mix well after each addition.
Add 5 T ground almonds. Add cold coffee, a few drops at a time.
Add vanilla and mix well.
Line 2 quart container with lady fingers, cover with batter and top with another layer of lady fingers. Chill

Before serving, whip 1/2 lb whipping cream with T sugar and 1/2 t. vanilla and spread on top.
Top with slivered almonds.