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Tiramisu New York style

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Tiramisu is one of the most famous Italian desserts. There are many variations to this recipe but in almost all of them, basic ingredients are ladyfingers, Mascarpone cheese, eggs and Espresso coffee. In this recipe, toasted ladyfingers dipped in Espresso coffee, together with Mascarpone cheese and a combination of liqueurs make a delicious and light dessert.

Ingredients

  • 24 ladyfingers
  • 2 cup Espresso coffee (cooled)
  • 6 eggs, yolks and whites separated
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • For the Mascarpone mixture
  • 1 lb Mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tbsp Marsala wine
  • 2 tbsp Triple sec
  • 2 tbsp brandy
  • 8 oz dark chocolate (finely chopped)

Method

To make the Mascarpone mixture
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the yolks turn pale yellow in color. Add the Mascarpone cheese, the Marsala wine, the Triple sec, the brandy and the vanilla extract and stir gently.

In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a wire whisk until they form stiff peaks.  Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.

Tiramisu assembly
Toast the ladyfingers in an oven at 375 F for 15 minutes. Remove and let them cool.
Dip the ladyfingers on one side in the Espresso coffee and arrange them in a single layer on a rectangular or square serving dish.

Use half of cheese mixture to make a layer on top of the ladyfingers in the serving dish. Sprinkle with half of the chopped chocolate.

Repeat the above procedure with another layer of ladyfingers dipped in the Espresso coffee, a layer of Mascarpone cheese, and chocolate.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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