tiramisu

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 egg yolks
• 1 cup white sugar, divided
• 1 pound mascarpone cheese
• 6 egg whites, stiffly beaten
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons kirschwasser
• 1 1/4 cups strong brewed coffee, cold
• 25 ladyfingers
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• in a medium bowl beat together the egg yolks and 1/3 cup of sugar. using a wooden spoon stir in mascarpone cheese, beaten egg whites, cream and kirschwasser; stir until smooth. set aside.
• dissolve remaining 2/3 cup sugar in coffee. quickly, to avoid complete saturation, dip ends of ladyfingers in coffee mixture. place ladyfingers in a single layer in a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish. spread a layer of cheese mixture over the ladyfingers; repeat layers, ending with cheese mixture.
• cover and refrigerate for several hours. sprinkle with cocoa just before serving.