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This part of the site is dedicated to the delicious Italian dessert "Tiramisu." It has descriptions and recipes
of it. Tiramisu is actually Italian for "pick-me-up" That's quite a reputation that Tira must(and does) live up to ^.~
If you have any information on it(which includes its history, recipes, and pictures) then please feel free to send
them my way.
Italian masterpiece.
This stunning dessert features delicate lady fingers dipped in espresso coffee and covered with an airy filling of whipped mascarpone cheese, eggs, sugar and just a hint of cognac. It’s topped with a generous sprinkling of bittersweet chocolate and crowned with a meticulously handmade white chocolate flower. Includes 3 lb (approx.) dessert. Serves14 to 16. (Shipping weight 6 lb)
This picture and description was gained from Balducci's Online. If you want to order delicious gourmet food
than Balducci's is the place to get it. (trust me on this one, they're stuff
is positively YUMMYY!)
5 extra-large egg yolks
5 tablespoons sugar
1 2/3 cups mascarpone cheese, chilled
1 3/4 cups heavy cream, chilled
1/4 cup brewed strong espresso, cooled
1/4 cup coffee-flavored liqueur
24 good-quality plain ladyfingers
Fresh raspberries, optional
Dutch-processed cocoa
Using an electric mixer, beat egg yolks and sugar in large bowl until pale yellow, smooth and shiny, about 7 minutes. Add the mascarpone cheese and beat until thickened and smooth, about 4 minutes.
In another bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Using a rubber spatula or whisk, fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until thoroughly blended.
Combine espresso and liqueur in small bowl. Arrange the ladyfingers in a single layer over the bottom of a decorative 10 inch-diameter serving bowl. Brush some of the espresso mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. Turn the ladyfingers over and brush again until each one is almost soaked through with the espresso mixture. Arrange raspberries around the edge, if desired. Spoon some of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers to make an even 1/2 inch-thick layer. Place the remaining ladyfingers in a single layer over the mascarpone mixture and brush their tops with the remaining espresso mixture. Again, arrange raspberries around the edge, if using. Spoon the remaining mascarpone mixture on top, smoothing to cover completely. Cover and chill at least 6 hours or up to 2 days before serving.
To serve, sift a light dusting of cocoa over the top. Using a large serving spoon, scoop portions of the tiramisu onto individual plates.
Nutrition Facts Serving Size Serves 8 Per Serving Calories: 599 Cholesterol: 382mg Carbohydrates: 34g Fat: 46g Protein: 10g Sodium: 101 mg
This picture and recipe can be found at Cooking.com, an excellent database for anything having to do with food or the kitchen.
*this was drawn by me *^_^* so please don't steal it(although i highly doubt anyone would want to ^_^**)
