Delaurenti's Tiramisu

* Exported from MasterCook *

Delaurenti's Tiramisu

Recipe By : haque@underground.irhe.upenn.edu (Amina Haque)
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Cup Sugar
6 Eggs -- separated
1 Pound Mascarpone Cheese
2 7 Oz Pckgs Dried Ladyfingers -- (about 24)
2 Cups Brewed Espresso -- *see note
Unsweetened Ground Cocoa -- to dust
1 Small Piece Semisweet Chocolate -- to shave

* lightly flavored with about 4 TB amaretto, marsala, or any favorite liqueur

1. In a bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks. Gradually add the
mascarpone and continue stirring until the mixture becomes creamy. In
another bowl, whip the egg whites to a meringue consistency (stiff peaks).
Carefully fold the meringue into the mascarpone mixture.

2. Quickly and lightly dip enough ladyfingers or biscuits into the brewed
espresso to line the bottom of an 8-by-8-inch pan or glass serving
dish. Cover the ladyfingers or biscuits with one half of the mascarpone
mixture, followed by a thorough dusting of cocoa and shaving of chocolate.
Repeat the layering process. (If you prefer a less moist dessert, you
can divide the layers into thirds, or dip your ladyfingers even faster....)

3. Once assembled, shake the pan lightly to settle the ingredients. Chill
at least two hours (overnight is preferable) before serving. Cut into
portions and serve.

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