Lady Finger Torte

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    4 squares  unsweetened chocolate
    3/4 C  granulated sugar
    1/3 C  milk
    6  eggs, (separated)
    1 1/2 C  butter
    1 1/2 c  confectioners sugar
    1 1/2 tsp  vanilla
    1/4 tsp  salt
3 dozen lady fingers
    1 C  heavy cream whipped

Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
Combine sugar, milk, egg yolks. Stir into chocolate.
Cook stirring frequently until thick (5 minutes), then cool.
Cream butter with 3/4 C of confectioner sugar until light and fluffy.
Add chocolate mixture and blend thoroughly.
Beat egg whites, vanilla, and salt until stiff but not dry.
Into egg whites, gradually beat in remaining 3/4 C of confectioner sugar.
Fold into chocolate mixture.
Line bottom and sides of a 10" spring form pan with lady fingers.
Chill in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
Remove springform and serve.

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