Tiramisu--Italian Dessert

Recipe Ingredients

1		Ladyfingers - 4-ounce pkg
1/2 cup	118ml	Coffee - brewed espresso
2 tablespoons	30ml	Brandy
6		Egg - separated
6 tablespoons	90ml	Sugar
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Mascarpone cheese - or
1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Cream cheese - mixed with
1/2 cup	118ml	Heavy cream - - and
1/4 cup	59ml	Sour cream
4 tablespoons	60ml	Cocoa - unsweetened powder

Recipe Instructions

1. Spread ladyfingers on a large baking sheet. In small bowl combine the coffee and brandy. Sprinkle the ladyfingers with this mixture, set aside.

2. In medium bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar with electric mixer until thick and lemon colored, 4 to 5 minutes. Add mascarpone and blend on low speed until combined.

3. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a spatula, fold whites into mascarpone mixture. Line the bottom of an 8-cup souffle dish with half of the ladyfingers. Spread half the mascarpone mixture on the ladyfingers and sift 2 tablespoons of cocoa over the surface. Repeat layers, ending with the cocoa. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

To serve, spoon onto serving plate.

Source:
Pillsbury Bake-Off 35th Contest Cookbook

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