Tiramisu

Ingredients:

1 pkg. 17.5 oz. (525 g) ladyfingers
1 lb (450 g) mascarpone cheese
4 eggs separated
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup Kahlua, coffee liqueur
2 cups strong sweet warm coffee
bitter cocoa powder
 

Makes 8 to 10 servings.
 

Preparation:

• Beat egg yolks and sugar until eggs are foaming. 
• Add coffee liqueur and mix about 2 minutes. 
• Add mascarpone cheese and fold gently. 
• In a separate bowl beat egg whites until very stiff. 
• Gently fold egg whites into the mascarpone mixture and set aside.
• Cover the bottom of the 9-inch rectangular serving dish with ladyfingers. 
• Lightly soak ladyfingers with coffee. 
• Cover ladyfingers with cream mixture. 
• Place another layer of moistened ladyfingers and repeat the operation. 
• Use all ingredients to obtain more layers. 
• Spread the creamy mixture on top and sprinkle with bitter cocoa powder. 
• Refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.

TIPS: You may also prepare the tiramisu in individual molds.

Note: Tiramisu may be prepared in advance and frozen. It should be defrosted in the refrigerator for at least 6 to 7 hours before serving.