Saturday, October 24, 2009

Tiramisu

This is a very simple recipe for tiramisu, a well known italian dessert, though there are some very elaborate recipes. But the simple ones taste just as good!













Ingredients


500g mascarpone cheese

2 tbs caster sugar

400mls freshly brewed strong coffee, cooled

2 tbs Tia Maria or Kahlua (optional)

1 250g pkt savoiardi biscuits

80g good-quality dark chocolate, grated

Method

  1. Beat the mascarpone and caster sugar in a medium mixing bowl with electric beaters until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  2. Combine the coffee and Tia Maria or Kahlua (if using) in a large bowl. Dip 1/2 the savoiardi biscuits quickly into the coffee mixture and then arrange over the base of a 1.25-1itre (5-cup) serving dish or six 250mls (1-cup) individual serving glasses. Spread half the mascarpone mixture evenly over the biscuits. Dip the remaining biscuits into the coffee mixture and then arrange in a single layer over the mascarpone layer. Finish with a layer of the remaining mascarpone mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  3. Sprinkle with the grated chocolate just before serving.

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