Semifreddi Tiramisu

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Title: Semifreddi Tiramisu
Categories: Cheesecakes, Chocolate
Yield: 12 servings

1 pk (4.4 oz) dry ladyfingers or
Champagne biscuits
1/2 c Brewed espresso coffee
Cooled
2 tb Brandy
6 Eggs; separated
6 tb Sugar
2 lb Mascarpone cheese -or-
1 1/2 lb Cream cheese mixed with
1/2 c Heavy cream and
1/4 c Sour cream
4 tb Unsweetened cocoa powder

Spread ladyfingers on a large baking sheet. In a small
bowl, combine coffee and brandy. Sprinkle the ladyfingers
with mixture; set aside.
In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar with an electric
mixer until thick and lemon colored, 4 to 5 minutes. Add
mascarpone and blend on low speed until combined.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until
soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula,
fold egg whites into mascarpone mixture.
Line the bottom an an 8-cup souffle dish with half the
ladyfingers. Spread half the mascarpone mixture on the
ladyfingers and sift 2 tablespoons of cocoa over the
surface. Repeat layers, ending with cocoa. Cover with
plastic wrap and refrigerate at leat 2 hours. To serve,
spoon out into a serving plate.
WARNING NUMBER ONE: Recipes using uncooked eggs can pose
health hazards; eggs are increasingly known to carry
diseases when uncooked. I don't know how to remedy this;
any suggestions?WARNING NUMBER TWO: Addictive! Tiramisu
means "pick me up". Luscious cool and smooth desserts from
Italy. The Vixen's Tirami Su from The Cookbook. Formatted
by Mary Wilson, BWV0B2B, San Diego, Jan 1994.

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