strawberry tiramisu

DIRECTIONS

• Using an electric beater, beat together egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
• Beat in mascarpone.
• Whisk egg whites to soft peaks.
• Fold cream then egg whites into mascarpone mixture.
• Fold in strawberries.
• Combine coffee and rum or brandy.
• Dip half the sponge fingers briefly in the mixture to moisten the outside.
• (Do not soak fingers in mixture, they will fall apart) Line the base of a serving bowl with the sponge fingers.
• Spoon half the mascarpone mixture into the bowl.
• Cover with remaining sponge fingers that have been dipped in the coffee mixture.
• Spoon over remaining mascarpone mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• Just before serving, sift a little cocoa over the tiramisu.
• Garnish with strawberry halves.