Tiramisu

To start the ball rolling, what I'll do is gather all food photos that i've posted in various on-line sites and re-post them in the next few days incorporating the recipes. First stop, Tiramisu!

This is my first tiramisu recipe that I've ever made and tasted nearest to the ones served in an Italian restaurant I once worked in. They are absolutely addictive! Cream is rich with a hint of rum..yum! Hope you'll try it and let me know your verdic :-)

Ingredients:
4 cartons (1x250g) mascarpone cheese
41g castor sugar3 eggs, separated
250ml kahlua or other coffee-flavoured liqueur
425ml very strong cold black coffee
30 sponge fingerscocoa powder, for sprinkling

Method:
1. Put the mascarpone cheese, sugar and egg yolks in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until evenly blended

2. Whisk the egg whites until standing in stiff peaks. Fold into the mascarone mixture until evenly incorporated. Spoon a quarter of the mixture into the base of a glass serving bowl.

3. Mix the liqueur and coffee together in shallow dish.

4. One at a time, dip one the sponge fingers in this mixture for 10-15 seconds, turning once so they become soaked through but do not lose their shape.

5. After each one has been dipped , place it on top of the mascarpone in the bowl, making a single layer of sponge fingers that covers the mascarpone completely.

6. Continue to layer the mascarpone mixture and sponge fingers alternatively, finishing off with the mascarpone.

7. Sift cocoa powder liberally over the top.

8. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Serve chilled.

Good luck!