Tiramisu(5)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Tiramisu (5)

Recipe By : Jason McDonald <jmcdonald@voyageur.ca>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Chocolate
Pies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 Eggs -- separated
1 1/4 c Granulated sugar
1 1/2 c Mascarpone cheese substitute
24 Lady fingers -- split lengthwise
3/4 c Hot water
2 ts Instant coffee granules
1/4 c Brandy
2 tb Brandy
1 2/3 c Whipping cream -- whipped
4 oz Bittersweet chocolate -- coarsely grated
3 tb Cocoa powder
Extra whipping
cream for garnish
MASCARPONE CHEESE SUBSTITUTE:
16 oz Cream cheese (2 8 oz. packages)
1/3 c Sour cream
2 Ounces whipping cream -- (1/4 cup)

Arrange half the lady fingers in the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Mix hot
water with coffee granules and 2 T. brandy. Pour 1/2 this mixture gently
over lady fingers. Set aside. Make a zablione by beating the egg yolks
and sugar in the top of a double boiler until ivory colored. Add 1/4 C.
brandy and whisk over simmering water until the mixture starts to thicken -
8-10 minutes. Let cool a little. Stir constantly while cooking.
Carefully mix zabliogne with mascarpone cheese. It will appear to be
quite liquid. Whip the egg whites until very stiff and fold into
zabliogne/mascarpone mixture. Pour 1/2 zabliogne mixture over the lady
fingers, which have been soaking up the coffee/brandy mixture. Top with 1/2
whipped cream. Sprinkle with 1/2 of cocoa powder and 1/2 of grated
chocolate. Place balance of lady fingers on top of this to create a
second layer. Pour remaining coffee mixture carefully over these lady
fingers. Then repeat layers; zabliogne, whipped cream, cocoa powder and
grated chocolate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate till set. It is
best if left over-night. When ready to serve, decorate with piped-on
whipped cream around the edges and more chocolate and/or cocoa powder if
desired. Yield 10-12 servings, depending on the size you cut them. It is
quite rich so you might consider smaller sized pieces. NOTE: You can
substitute Marsala wine for the brandy if you prefer and like the taste of
Marsala. MASCARPONE CHEESE SUBSTITUTE Mascarpone cheese is sold in
Italian delis, cheese shops and speciality food markets. It is somewhat
difficult to find and very expensive (i.e. from $9.95 per pound). From
January 1991 Southern Living Magazine comes this substitute for mascarpone.
Blend three ingredients well, until it becomes somewhat light and
fluffy. This will make the equivalent of about 2 1/2 cups of cheese.
Substitute in equal amounts - 1 cup substitute for 1 cup mascarpone. From:
Fred Towner Date: 08-03-93





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