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Tiramisu

There is a reason why they call life in Italy “La Dolce Viva” and nothing expresses that life better than Tiramisu. I have sampled several renditions while traveling in Italy and have incorporated the best into this recipe.  Little clouds of marscapone cream tucked between layers of espresso help make this a heavenly end to any meal.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Chilling Time 6 hrs
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Eggs separated
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Cold Espresso or Strong Coffee
  • ¼ cup Cognac or Brandy optional
  • 16 oz Mascarpone Cheese
  • 20 Ladyfinger Savoiardi Biscuits
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • pinch Salt
  • 10 Individual Containers: Glass Tumblers, 5½oz each parfait dishes, or ramekins

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl of a mixer with a whisk attachment, combine the egg yolks, sugar, 2 tablespoon of the coffee, and the Cognac. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes a light and pale yellowish color, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the mascarpone cheese and beat for 2-3 minutes more.
  • In a separate bowl with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt over medium speed until stiff peaks are formed, about 4-6 minutes.
  • Carefully fold in 1/3 of the beaten egg whites into the mascarpone mixture, and then add the remaining egg whites. Take care to blend gently until incorporated. Set aside.
  • Place the remaining coffee in a shallow bowl. Dip one side of a ladyfinger biscuit into the coffee so that is drenched, but not soggy.
  • Break the cookie in half and press into the bottom of your glass container. Top with 2 tablespoons of the mascarpone cream.
  • Using a fine sieve, dust with the cocoa powder and top with the other soaked half of cookie, pressing it down gently.
  • Top with 2 more tablespoon of mascarpone cream, dust with cocoa again. Repeat the whole step with another coffee soaked cookie, mascarpone, and cocoa. You will end up using 2 cookies per container. Repeat with the other 9 containers. Place the glasses on a tray and cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 6 hours before serving.
  • Remove from refrigerator, dust with more cocoa powder, and serve.