Tiramisu

[coke71]

Has anyone got any easy recipes for a really scrumptious tiramisu

[Clanad]

We've used this one often with great results... caution; as with any Tirimisu recipe, be sure to keep the eggs refrigerated until just before use. Additionally, always use the very best Espresso you can find... it's really the key for a great dessert. Unfortunately we tried to substitute strong coffee once, it was a disaster...

1/2 pound mascarpone cheese
3 egg yolks
1 pkg ladyfingers
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons brandy
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup strong espresso coffee, cooled
3 egg whites
cocoa powder


Directions:

1. Beat cheese, egg yolks, 2 tablespoon sugar and 2 tablespoons brandy.
2. Beat egg whites until stiff and shiny. Whip cream.
3. Gently fold egg yolk mixture, egg whites and cream together. Mix espresso with remaining sugar and brandy.
4. Dip ladyfingers in espresso mixture and line dish. Alternate layers of ladyfingers and cream; ending with cream.
5. Dust with cocoa powder. Refrigerate. Serve at room temperature.


For an added treat, here in the U.S. we've located a store that sells powdered espresso beans that we mix with extra dark choclate (cocoa) powder for extra richness to dust the finished dessert...

Best of luck!

[Clanad]

By the way... recognizing we are two very similar countries seperated by a common language, here's an article and pictures of Ladyfingers in case their called something else in the U.K.

http://www.latartinegourmande.com/2006/06/29/l a-necessite-des-biscuits-a-la-cuillere-a-neces sity-for-ladyfingers/

[coke71]

Thanks Clanad, i,m going to try this tonight...yum yum!!!

[Fed]

Soak amaretti biscuits and/or sponge fingers with coffee and Amaretto liquor or Tia Maria. Layer a box of flakes over. Beat a tub of Mascarpone cheese with a Tesco ready made custard.Pour over the flakes. Top with whipped cream and some toasted almonds/grated chocolate/flake. Enjoy!! Tira Misu means 'pick-me-up' because when you taste me - you will 'swoon'