Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a delicious Italian coffee dessert. The perfect end to your favorite meal. The word tiramisu actually means "pick me up" referring to the shot of espresso. There is something so refreshing to me about a recipe that has been around for centuries.

you will need:

8 oz. Marscarpone cheese

3 large eggs(separated)

1/2 C. espresso

1/2 C. sugar

2 T. brandy (optional)

1/8 C. cocoa

20 lady fingers (toasted)

Lady fingers are like sponge cake, I toasted them at 200 degrees for 5 Min's per side

In a large bowl combine three egg yokes, 1T. espresso, sugar, and brandy.(Since brandy is not really something I keep on hand I left it out.)
Beat 2-3 Min's then add marscapone cheese and beat for another 3-5 Min's until smooth.

In another bowl combine 3 egg whites and a pinch of sugar.


Beat until stiff peaks form

Then gently fold into marscapone mixture. Place half of the lady fingers in the bottom of serving dish, then sprinkle the espresso over the cookies. They should be moist but not saturated. Cover with half of the egg mixture and sprinkle with cocoa. Then repeat, making another layer.

Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

As all deserts, all food really, should be savored not devoured this one especially seems so worthy of being savored.