Tiramisu
By
Sharon Swanson, Indianapolis, Ind.
Mascarpone custard layered with whipped cream and coffee liqueur brushed ladyfingers.
Preparation time
30 minutes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Total time
40 minutes
Yield
12 Servings
Ingredients
6 egg yolks 1 1⁄4 cups sugar 1 1⁄4 cups mascarpone cheese 1 3⁄4 cups whipping cream 2 packages ladyfingers (3 ounces each) 1⁄3 cup coffee liqueur sweetened whipped cream (for garnish) cocoa powder (for garnish) chocolate curls (for garnish)Instructions
Combine egg yolks and sugar; whip until thick and lemon colored, about 1 minute. Place in top part of double boiler over boiling water. Reduce heat to low and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add mascarpone cheese and beat well. Whip cream until stiff and fold into egg mixture; set aside. Line bottom and side of quart bowl with ladyfinger halves. Brush with coffee liqueur. Spoon half of egg yolk/cream mixture on top of ladyfingers. Repeat layers. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream, cocoa and chocolate curls. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Notes
For ladyfingers, check the ingredients. Some are leavened, but some are not.
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