Tiramisu
Recipe from: TV Food Network
Makes 12 servings.
EGGS, 8, with yolks and whites separated
SUGAR, 1/3 cup
MASCARPONE, 1 pound
HEAVY CREAM, 1 cup
EXPRESSO COFFEE, 2 cups cooled
BRANDY, 2/3 cup
LADY FINGERS, 30
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE, 2 ounces grated
COCOA POWDER, Dutch process, sifted, for garnish
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 2 hours to set.
