Tiramisu

Servings: 12

Ingredients
1 box (7 oz.) Savoiardi or Lady Fingers
6 eggs, separated
1/2 pint heavy cream or 1 pound mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup strong warm coffee
1/4 cup coffee liqueur

Steps
Arrange Savoiardi in rectangular serving dish, (approximately 11" x 13"). Lightly soak Savoiardi with a mixture of coffee and coffee liqueur. While gradually adding sugar, beat egg yolks (approximately 5-10 minutes) until very stiff and egg yolks appear pale in color. Beat heavy cream until very stiff (if using mascarpone, do not beat) and fold into egg yolks.

In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a wire whisk or electric beater until very stiff and gently fold egg whites into the mascarpone mixture. Add vanilla to mixture and fold gently. Cover Savoiardi with this cream mixture. Cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Sprinkle with cocoa or chocolate flakes before serving.

Tiramisu may be frozen and should be defrosted in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.