| If you love Italian food, you probably enjoy pasta, pizza, | | | | mascarpone cream cheeseo 200 mL (about 6.8 |
| and other similar dishes. However, there are others | | | | ounces) of cooled, fresh espressoo 120 mL (about 4 |
| that look forward to the end of the meal, and a plate | | | | ounces) of dark rum or dessert wineo 100 grams ( |
| of tiramisu. This dish is the Italian's way of doing | | | | about 3.5 ounces) of cocoa powder |
| dessert, and translates to "pull me up." There is some | | | | How To Prepare The Ingredients |
| debate as to how the tiramisu got its name. Some | | | | Before you assemble your tiramisu, you will need to |
| think it might be from the caffeine in the coffee giving | | | | prepare the ingredients. Start by mixing the coffee and |
| just enough pick me up to give you energy throughout | | | | the alcohol and setting aside. Separate the yolks from |
| the evening. Others think that it might be the sweet | | | | the whites of the egg. Take the yolks and beat with |
| delight that comes from the smooth and rich dessert. | | | | the sugar until it has reached a creamy consistency. |
| But most don't bother to continue the debate after the | | | | Beat the white separately until they are semi-stiff, and |
| dessert is served. | | | | then add them to the yolks and sugar. Then gently fold |
| Serving Ideas | | | | in the mascarpone and mix well. |
| There are numerous ways that you can serve | | | | Assembling The Tiramisu |
| tiramisu. If you are going for looks, using individual glass | | | | Once you have all the ingredients prepared, it is time to |
| bowls or glasses to construct the tiramisu can create | | | | assemble the tiramisu. Place the lady fingers along the |
| a dessert that is as tempting to the eye as it is to the | | | | bottom of the dish or dishes you have selected. Use a |
| palate. For the recipe that follows, however, a shallow | | | | pastry brush to coat them with the coffee and alcohol. |
| baking dish will also work. While it may not be as | | | | Then use a large spoon to cover the biscuits with a |
| pleasing to the eye, it allows you to make enough for | | | | layer of the mascarpone mix. Repeat the previous |
| 6 diners. | | | | steps to create a second layer. When you are |
| What You Will Need | | | | finished, use a wire sieve to dust the top with cocoa |
| The two main ingredients of tiramisu are lady fingers | | | | powder to form a dark crust. |
| and mascarpone cream cheese, but there are a few | | | | Refrigerate for at least four hours, removing a half |
| other ingredients that you will need as well. Nearly all | | | | hour before serving so that it can return to room |
| should be available at your local grocery store or fresh | | | | temperature. You now have a tempting Italian dessert |
| food market. You will need:o A large package of lady | | | | to share with your family and friends. Tiramisu is the |
| fingerso 150 grams (about 5.3 ounces) icing sugaro | | | | perfect end to any Italian dinner. |
| Four large eggso 200 grams (about 7 ounces) of | | | | |