Tiramisu- Cooked

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Tiramisu - Cooked

Recipe By : Jason McDonald <jmcdonald@voyageur.ca>
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 Egg yolks
1/2 c Granulated sugar
2 T Brandy or almond extract
1 1/3 c Extra strong coffee
1 lb Mascarpone or ricotta cheese
1 1/2 c Whipping Cream
24 Ladyfingers, giant italian
4 oz Chocolate semisweet -- chopped


In bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar till light about 5 minutes. Whisk in
1/2 cup coffee and 1 tbsp brandy or almond extract. Transfer to double
boiler, over gently simmering water, whisk for about 7 minutes, till
thickened. Let cool. Beat cheese till smooth, fold into egg mixture. Whip
cream, stir 1/4 into egg mixture. Fold in remaining cream. Combine
remaining strong coffee and 1 Tbsp brandy or almond extract. Arrange 1/2 of
ladyfingers in 11X7" glass baking dish, brush with half of coffee mixture.
Spread with half of cream mixture. Repeat layers. Top with chocolate. Cover
and refrigerate overnight. Can be frozen for up to 2 weeks, let defrost in
fridge for 24 hours.



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