TIRAMISU--ITALIAN DESSERT

TIRAMISU--ITALIAN DESSERT
Categories: Italian, Desserts
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1 ea Ladyfingers ; 4-ounce pkg 2 lb Mascarpone cheese ; or
1/2 c Coffee ; brewed espresso 1 1/2 lb Cream cheese ; mixed with
2 tb Brandy 1/2 c Heavy cream;- and
6 ea Egg ; separated 1/4 c Sour cream
6 tb Sugar 4 tb Cocoa ; unsweetened powder

1.Spread ladyfingers on a large baking sheet. In small bowl combine
the coffee and brandy. Sprinkle the ladyfingers with this mixture,
set aside. 2.In medium bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar with electric
mixer until thick and lemon colored, 4 to 5 minutes. Add mascarpone
and blend on low speed until combined. 3.In a large bowl, beat egg
whites, until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a spatula, fold
whites into mascarpone mixture. Line the bottom of an 8-cup souffle
dish with half of the ladyfingers. Spread half the mascarpone mixture
on the ladyfingers and sift 2 tablespoons of cocoa over the surface.
Repeat layers, ending with the cocoa.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours. To serve,
spoon onto serving plate.