Gateau Français - Mme. Eveline Pithois

(a French Lady Mike met in the islands on his mission, this recipe was translated from her original French version. This is like the French version of Tiramisu with a lot less stuff.  The cookies absorb the liquid and after setting in the fridge, they all congeal, and it looks like a real cake when its cut and served!)

5 egg yolks                                           

4 tbsp sugar
½ lb butter                                            
6 tbsp cocoa
warm water                                          
1½ tbsp cocoa
1 tbsp sugar                                         
Petit Beurre biscuits

Cream the egg yolks, sugar, butter, and 6 tbsp cocoa.  Set aside.  In a shallow dish mix warm water, 1 ½ tbsp cocoa, 1 tbsp sugar.  Place each Petit Beurre Biscuit in the water mixture to absorb liquid quickly and set into a 8x8 baking dish.  Layer the cookies with a layer of cream and repeat.  Top with cream and shaved chocolate. Chill for 4 hours and serve.