Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Ingredients:
1 14oz package savoiardi ("ladyfinger") biscuits
4 eggs
3 cups strong coffee (espresso would be traditional)
14 oz mascarpone cheese
4 oz sugar
1 oz cocoa powder
Cognac or brandy (optional) to taste

Instructions:
Separate eggs.
Beat the egg yolks and sugar together into smooth creamy consistency. If you are concerned about uncooked egg products, do this step over a double boiler until mixture lightens in color and forms ribbons when you lift the whisk up. DON'T SCRAMBLE THE EGGS!
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peak stage.
Mix the mascarpone cheese with the egg/sugar mixture and then fold in the egg whites.
Mix the coffee and liquor. Dip the savoiardi in the this mixture one at a time, and place in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 pan or casserole. These cookies soak up a lot of coffee and get soft quickly. It will take some practice to get right. Spoon half the egg-cheese mixture over top, evenly.
Repeat with second layer.
Dust top with cocoa.
Chill until serving time. For best results, prepare 24 hours before serving.

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