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Individual Tiramisu

Source of Recipe

From "Mad Hungry: Cravings" by Lucinda Quinn


Recipe Introduction

"Tiramisu gets better with a little age. As the dessert sits, the separate layers meld together for a glorious symphony of flavor. But all tiramisus are not created equal — good-quality coffee, cocoa powder, and liquor make all the difference."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 cup strong espresso
â—¦ ½ cup sweet vermouth or Marsala
â—¦ 4 large eggs, separated
â—¦ ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
â—¦ 1 cup mascarpone
â—¦ 36 ladyfingers
â—¦ 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder


Recipe

Combine the espresso and vermouth in a wide shallow dish. Whisk the egg yolks with ½ cup of the sugar in a large bowl until pale yellow and doubled in volume. Whisk in the mascarpone until incorporated.

Whisk the egg whites with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar to stiff peaks in another large bowl. Fold the whites into the yolk mixture in two additions.

Soak half the ladyfingers in the espresso mixture, turning once. Divide among serving glasses, working quickly so the ladyfingers don't become too soggy. Top with half the cream mixture. Repeat with a second layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream. Sift the cocoa over each tiramisu. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Serves 6