Tiramisu

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Tiramisu

Recipe By : Vince Tyler of Carlucci in Rosemont (Chicago), IL
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Desserts Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons sugar
2 egg yolks
2 ounces cream cheese
5 3/8 ounces mascarpone cheese
3 teaspoons marsala wine
7 ounces heavy whipping cream -- whipped
2 cups espresso or strong coffee
1 ounce additional marsala
2 tablespoons additional sugar
1/2 cup warm water
24 French-style ladyfinger cookies
3 tablespoons powdered sweetened cocoa mix

STEP ONE: Prepare Cream Mixture--
In an electric mixer, prepare cream mixture by whipping sugar and egg
yolks on high speed until pale yellow and thick. With mixer on medium
speed, add cream cheese and whip until smooth. Add mascarpone and
Marsala. Mix until incorporated. Fold in whipped cream. Refrigerate.

STEP TWO: Prepare Espresso Mixture--
To prepare espresso mixture, combine espresso, additional Marsala,
sugar, and warm water.

STEP THREE:
To assemble, dip ladyfingers in espresso mixture. Place one layer of
dipped ladyfingers on bottom of serving platter. Top with one layer of
cream mixture. Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, topped with a
second layer of cream mixture. Sift cocoa over top.




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Suggested Wine: Moscato d'Asti