Tiramisu

This recipe is passed on from Aunt Patty. it was a dessert we enjoyed at every Christmas Eve celebration for years!

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. In a large bowl with wire whisk or fork, beat mascarpone, salt, 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liquor, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and two-thirds of grated chocolate. (Set aside remaining chocolate for top of dessert.)
2. in a small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. With rubber spatula or wire whisk, fold whipped cream into cheese mixture.
3. In a small bowl, stir instant espresso powder, remaining 1/3 cup coffee-flavored liqueur, remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of water.
4. Separate ladyfingers into halves. line 2 and 1/2 quart glass or crystal bowl with one-fourth of ladyfingers (insides facing up), brush with 2 tablespoons of espresso mixture. Spoon one-third of cheese mixture to make two more layers. Top with remaining ladyfingers, gently pressing ladyfingers into cheese mixture. Sprinkle remaining grated chocolate over top of dessert, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.
5. In a small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat remaining 1/2 cup of cream and remaining 2 tablespoons of confectioners’ sugar until stiff peaks form (or more if you have a large bowl surface).
6. Spoon the whipped cream mixture into a decorating bag with large star tube. Pipe large rosettes on top of the dessert; or just spread the whipped cream on top).
7. Sprinkle reserved grated chocolate on top of whipped cream. Refrigerate until chilled to blend flavors, make a day in advance, but at least 2 hours in advance.

16 Servings