Serves 8
Tiramisu or “Pick me Up” is a creamy dessert that originates in Friuli Italy. When I met Gianni he ranted about no one makes Tiramisu as Bruno a chef who owned a restaurant in Udine. On our honeymoon we went to Udine and I was lucky to make this delicious light and airy dessert. It took me several takes at home to get it perfect. This is like no other Tiramisu you have tasted in North America.
I do want to warn you that you have to use lots of bowls.
Ingredients
One package of Lady Finger cookies
1/2 cup sugar
1 - 500g Mascarpone Cheese
1/2 litre whip cream
4 eggs (separated)
2 cup espresso coffee
1/4 cup Strega liquor (or spiced rum)
Directions
Mix sugar and egg yolks in a large bowl, until light and fluffy
Mix whip cream until firm peaks form
Mix egg whites until firm peaks form
Fold whip cream into egg and sugar mixture
Fold egg whites into mixture now, it will be light and fluffy once all folded
Mix coffee and liquor together
Dip lady fingers into coffee liquor mix until lightly soaked
Make a layer of cookies in a 9" x 11" pan
Add layer of mascarpone on top of cookie layer
Add another dipped cookie layer on mascarpone layer
Add final layer of mascarpone
Sprinkle cocoa or shredded chocolate on top of mascarpone
You need to keep in fridge for two days to have ingredients absorb the flavorings
Or you can place in freezer until you are ready to use
Click on photos to see steps:
Note I'm making a double batch in the photos as I'm making enough for 4 families
I've also placed in take away containers for easy drop off.
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