
4.27.2009
Tiramisu (serves 6)
Ingredients
2 egg whites
4 egg yolks
150g/5oz icing sugar
400g/14oz mascarpone cheese
200g/7oz sponge fingers
175ml/6 fl oz freshly brewed extra strong coffee, cooled
200g/7 oz plain chocolate, grated cocoa powder for dusting
Steps
1. Stiffly whisk the egg whites in a grease free bowl
2. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar in another bowl until pale and fluffy
3. Gently fold in the mascarpone, then the egg whites
4. Make a layer of sponge fingers on the base of a deep rectangle serving dish and brush them evenly with coffee
5. Cover with a layer of mascarpone cream and sprinkle a little grated chocolate
6. Continue making layers until all the ingredients are used, ending with a layer of mascarpone cream
7. Dust with cocoa and chill in the refrigerator for about 3 hours
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4/27/2009