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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 180 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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My version of Tiramisu. Ingredients and prep taken from various recipes. Try this when you have plenty of time in your hands. It's worth it! Ingredients:
1 125g package sponge or lady fingers (about 20pcs) |
1/4 pint very strong black coffee, preferably espresso |
2 tbsp brandy |
3 tbsp dark rum |
1 250g package galbani mascarpone cheese |
50grams confectioner’s sugar, sieved |
1/4 pint whipping cream |
2 tbsp cocoa powder, sieved |
30grms plain chocolate, grated |
a few drops of almond and pure vanilla essences |
Directions:
1. In a glass dish about 50cm or two inches deep, arrange half the sponge fingers in a single layer, breaking up to fit if necessary. 2. Mix the cooled coffee, brandy and 1tbsp of rum, and pour half evenly over the sponge fingers. 3. In a bowl, mix the Galbani mascarpone cheese, confectioner’s sugar, remainder of rum and essences. Stir in the cream and mix well. 4. Pour half of this mix into a serving dish. Cover with remaining sponge fingers and coffee mix, top with cheese mixture and smooth over. 5. Cover and chill for at least three to four hours. 6. Decorate with cocoa powder and chocolate before serving. |
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