Tiramisu

Tiramisu is quintessentially Italian, it's smooth, fluffy (like a cloud) and sinful, i'd like to thank Anisha (my sis) for this recipe, it's amazing !!

The recipe below serves six, I've halved the recipe & it works brilliantly. When halved, I layer the tiramisu in large wine glasses instead of a deep serving dish.

Ingredients:

4 eggs, separate yolks & whites

200 gms sugar

250 gms mascarpone cheese

sponge fingers or graham crackers - about 1 packet

1 teaspoon instant coffee powder

1 - 2 tablespoons frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) or kahlua or brandy

3/4 cup warm water

Method:

1. The Coffee mix:

Mix coffee, liqueur & warm water, leave aside.

2. Custard mix:

Whisk egg whites till they have soft peaks (fluffy), leave aside.

Whisk egg yolks with sugar till its mixed then whisk in the mascarpone, gently fold in the whisked egg whites to this mix.

Take a deep serving dish (8 inch square with 2 inch depth is adequate for 2-3 layers)

Layer with sponge fingers and spoon a little of The Coffee mix on these, topped with a layer of the custard mix.

Repeat the process till the custard mix is over & is the top layer.

Sprinkle with cocoa powder or grated dark (70%+) chocolate.

Refrigerate for atleast 4-5 hours.

Serve cold.