Nancy's Tiramisu

Nancy's Tiramisu photo
prep time:
1 hr
total time:
1 hr
Makes 6 servings
NancyNancy Colombo

I’ve made this yummy treat every year - and it always flies right off the dish when I serve it.

ingredients

  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Espresso
  • 2 tbsp. Cognac or Brandy
  • 8 oz. Marscapone (Italian cream cheese)
  • 1/8 cup Coca Powder
  • 20 Ladyfingers - toasted (Italian cookies)

directions

  • 1

    Step 1. Separate eggs. Combine 3 egg yolks, 1 Tbsp. espresso, sugar, and cognac into a large bowl. Beat 2 - 3 minutes. Add marscapone, and stir until smooth.

  • 2

    Step 2. In another bowl, combine 3 egg whites and a pinch of sugar. Beat with electric mixer until stiff peaks form. GENTLY fold into marscapone mixture from step 1.

  • 3

    Step 3. In a shallow bowl, combine remaining espresso and alcohol. Quickly dip both sides of ladyfinger into mixture and create a single layer of dipped cookies on serving dish. Spread 1/2 marscapone mixture over fingers. Make another layer of dipped cookies over marscapone. Finish with final layer of marscapone and coca powder on top.

  • 4

    Refrigerate overnight - serve next day.

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