| This scrumptious Tiramisu recipe is one of the most | | | | 3 cups sweetened espresso |
| widely recognized Italian desserts. In Italian the word for | | | | 1 7-ounce package/2 3-ounce packages ladyfingers |
| this sweet dessert actually means "pick me up", likely | | | | (these ones are great:DeLallo Savoiardi)powdered |
| referring to the caffeine-laden espresso used to make | | | | cocoa |
| this delectable treat. | | | | In a mixing bowl, combine the cheese, egg yolks and |
| I recommend you actually use real espresso in this | | | | sugar. Slowly fold in the whipped cream. |
| recipe, as the authentic flavor of the dish only shines | | | | Dip each of the ladyfingers completely into the coffee, |
| through when real Italian ingredients are used. | | | | flipping over to coat each side. Arrange in a single |
| Also, you may find it difficult to find savoiardi | | | | layer in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. |
| (ladyfingers) that adequately soak up the coffee. I | | | | (You may need to cut some of the cookies in order to |
| suggest looking for an Italian brand cookie - if you can't | | | | make one flat layer.) |
| find it at the grocery store, an import store should | | | | Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the |
| carry these. Then get ready to make a "WOW"-ing | | | | cookie layer. |
| dessert! | | | | Repeat the process with another layer of soaked |
| Serves 6 | | | | cookies, and top with the remainder of the creamy |
| Ingredients | | | | mixture. |
| 1 8.5 ounce container mascarpone cheese | | | | Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. |
| 3 tbsps sugar | | | | Before serving dust the top with cocoa powder. Sit |
| 3 egg yolks | | | | back and let the taste take you away! |
| 1 cup sweetened whipped cream | | | | |