Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Tiramisu

I have a glorious Tiramisu recipe; I've had it in my inbox for a couple of weeks actually. The recipe is courtsey A; it was her contribution to the Tapas Night that we'd organized a month or two ago. Here goes..

Ingredients:
EGGS, 8, with yolks and whites separated
SUGAR, 1/3 cup
MASCARPONE, 1 pound
HEAVY CREAM, 1 cup
ESPRESSO COFFEE, 2 cups cooled
MARSALA WINE, 2/3 cup else BRANDY, 2/3 cup
LADY FINGERS, 30
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE, 2 ounces grated
COCOA POWDER, Dutch process, sifted, for garnish


Directions
Mix the sugar into the egg yolks, blending well.
Add a little Mascarpone at a time to the egg yolk mixture, and mix until smooth. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Set this aside as well.
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Fold the whipped cream into the egg yolk mixture, then fold in the beaten egg whites.
Spread about 1/3 of the cream mixture of a 4-6 quart glass baking dish or serving bowl.
Place expresso coffee in a large mixing bowl, and combine with the brandy.
Dip a lady finger into the expresso, lay it in baking dish on cream mixture.
Top with grated chocolate.
Continue in this manner, laying lady fingers side by side to cover the bottom.
Place another 1/3 of cream mixture on top of soaked lady fingers.
Cover this with another layer of expresso-soaked lady fingers.
Top with remaining cream mixture and grated chocolate.
Dust final layer with grated chocolate and cocoa powder.
Chill overnight or a minimum of 2 hours to set.

Tip: You can cut down on the eggs and whipped cream for a more calorie-friendly portion and you can use regular instant coffee instead of espresso. The ladyfinger can be substituted by a regular sponge cake if necessary.

Thanks A. I have yet to try it and when I do I sure hope it turns out as yummalicious as yours.