Tiramisu

Submitted by MamaJ

"I got this recipe from Ciao Italia and think it's the best I've ever tasted. Be sure to use a good quality espresso and cognac. Enjoy."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon espresso
• 1 cup espresso
• 2 tablespoons cognac
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 20 italian ladyfingers, toasted

directions

1. In a bowl, combine egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon espresso, and cognac.
2. Beat mixture with a beater until foamy (2-3 minutes).
3. Add cheese and mix 3-5 minutes until mixture is very smooth.
4. In a large bowl combine egg whites with 1/8 teaspoon of sugar and beat until stiff.
5. Gently fold mascarpone mixture into whites.
6. Set aside.
7. Pour 1 cup espresso into shallow bowl.
8. Dip each ladyfinger quickly on both sides into espresso.
9. Arrange a layer of 6-7 ladyfingers in bottom of a decorative serving bowl.
10. Spread 1/3 mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers.
11. Continue layering, finishing with the mascarpone mixture.
12. Sift cocoa over top and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Reviews

[marella]

here in italy we use Ruhm/brandy istead of cognac...... bye paula

 

[lether]

Instead of ladyfingers,I made my own dough,it turns good.And because Tiramisu is so creamy, I think it`s more yummy and more appealing if it`s filled with fruits.I used tangerine anyway.

 

[Chefkin]

The best ever tiramisu