INGREDIENTS
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4 oz semisweet chocolate
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1 ½ oz blanched almonds
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5 1/3 oz unsalted butter
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2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp dark rum, Cognac or whiskey
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4 whole eggs, seperated
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp salt
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Optional: 2 or 3 tbsp apricot preserves
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4 oz semisweet chocolate
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2 oz unsalted butter
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½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
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1/2 oz semisweet chocolate
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16 whole chocolate-covered espresso beans or whole nut for garnish