Mama's Tiramisu
- Ready In:
- 6hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
8-10
ingredients
- 5 egg whites
- 6 egg yolks
- 250 g sugar
- 250 g mascarpone cheese
- 200 ml cream
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 300 g boudoir biscuits, 1-2pkts (ladyfingers)
- 500 ml strong coffee, cooled slightly
- 100 ml brandy
- 300 g good dark chocolate, not cooking chocolate (grated)
directions
- Beat the egg yolks with half the sugar until light and pale.
- Whip the egg white with the remaining sugar until it reaches the soft peak stage.
- Whip the cream until it reaches soft peak stage.
- Loosen the mascarpone with a beater and combine the egg yolk and cream with the mascarpone.
- Add the lemon zest and juice.
- Gently fold in the egg whites. You should have a very light fluffy mixture at this stage.
- Combine coffee and alcohol and dip the boudoir biscuits into the mixture as needed. (don't leave them soaking or they will fall apart).
- Build layers of biscuits, mascarpone mixture and grated chocolate.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
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I live in Ireland. I love cooking for my family. My favourite cookbook is "Rachels Favourite Food"