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DESSERTS- CAKES & FROSTINGS:
Tiramisu Italiano
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Tiramisu
Italiano |
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A bit of a
different take on Tiramisu...
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10 |
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extra-large egg yolks |
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3/4
cup |
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granulated sugar |
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1/3
cup |
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sweet marsala, plus 2
Tablespoons |
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12
oz. |
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mascarpone cheese |
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1
1/2 cups |
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heavy cream |
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1
1/2 cups |
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brewed espresso |
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3
ounces
1/4 cup
1 tsp.
48
1/4 cup |
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dark
chocolate
Kahlua
pure vanilla extract
ladyfingers
unsweetened cocoa powder (optional) |
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Cream
together egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl
set over a pot of simmering water. Add 1/3
cup of the marsala and continue to whisk until
mixture is thick and doubled in volume (should
take about 10 minutes, and the temperature
should rise to about 160 degrees F).
Remove from heat. Stir in the mascarpone
until completely blended. |
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In a chilled
bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone
mixture, to lighten. |
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In a small
saucepan, combine espresso, 1 oz. grated
chocolate, Kahlua, vanilla and remaining 2 T.
marsala. Heat gently, and stir to dissolve
the chocolate. Then, chill the mixture to
cool it down, about 15 minutes. Quickly
dip each ladyfinger in the chilled coffee
mixture and arrange in a single layer on a 9x13"
pyrex pan. Do not soak the cookies or they
will become too moist. (Just quickly dip
them in and out). |
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Spread half
of the mascarpone cream evenly with a spatula on
top of the dipped ladyfingers. Repeat with
a second layer of dipped ladyfingers and
remaining mascarpone cream. |
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Dust with
cocoa powder (optional) and shaved chocolate. |
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Refrigerate
for at least 2 hours before serving. |
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Yield: 10-12
Servings |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Imported mascarpone
is better than regular store-bought- look in Italian
delis or specialty food shops. |
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*Strong coffee may
be used in place of espresso. |
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*This may be
prepared the night before your event. |
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Step One: Preparing mascarpone cream.
Ratings:
****Restaurant
Quality!- would
make it again. "This
tiramisu was even better the second day. It was quite a hit at our
dinner party."
-Portland, OR
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