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Tasty Treats for Yogis ~ April 2004 Recipe

Nonna's Tiramisu Recipe

Semisweet chocolate (shavings)
4 eggs (yolks and whites separated)
1 container of mascarpone cheese (Tre Stelle is the best quality).
1/4 cup of sugar 2 cups espresso or very strong coffee, cooled
(can be substituted with hot chocolate)
(Optional) 1/3 cup coffee liqueur (traditional liqueur would be Tia Maria or Kahlua)
About 44 ladyfinger cookies (available at supermarkets and Italian bakeries)

In a large bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, half of the sugar and 4 egg yolks until mixture is a creamy smooth consistency (it's easiest to combine with an electric mixer). In a separate (cold) bowl, whip egg whites with remaining sugar to a stiff peak. Combine cheese mixture and egg white mixtures gently folding together to create a more fluffy cheese mixture.

Prepare your coffee or hot chocolate and combine the espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish. Pick up 1 ladyfinger, then place it in the espresso for just as about 5 - 10 seconds (you don't want the cookies to be soggy).

Place the cookie in the bottom of a 9 X 13-inch baking dish. Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers, arranging them in a single row in the bottom of the dish. When you have made a complete layer of ladyfingers, spread some of the cheese mixture over the ladyfingers and cover lightly with some of the chocolate shavings. Repeat, making as many layers as you desire alternating layers with cookies and cheese mixture.

Sprinkle the top with remaining chocolate shavings. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 2 hours. Can be served with berries (raspberries or blueberries go best)!

Buon Appetito!

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