Tiramisu-kirk

16 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8largesEgg yolks
½cupSugar
poundsNascarpone cheese
4largesEgg whites
2cupsCold strong espresso
¼cupGood brandy
42Ladyfingers
½cupUnsweetened cocoa powder
Semisweet chocolate

Directions

In a large bowl beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and yellow. Fold mascarpone into yolk mixture until smooth. Beat egg whites until stiff, and fold into mixture.

: In a separate bowl combine espresso and brandy. Dip ladyfingers quickly into brandy and coffee and lay them very close together in a 14 x 10 inch dish Spread half of the mascarpone egg mixturre over the ladyfingers. Sprinkle cocoa powder through a fine strainer over the mascarpone mix. Dip more ladyfingers and start another layer. Top with the other half of the mascarpone mix and sprinkle again with cocoa powder.

Decorate with chocolate shavings. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours. Serve chilled