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                               Tiramisu (5)

Recipe By     : Jason McDonald <jmcdonald@voyageur.ca>
Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6                    Eggs -- separated
   1 1/4  c             Granulated sugar
   1 1/2  c             Mascarpone cheese substitute
  24                    Lady fingers -- split lengthwise
     3/4  c             Water -- hot
   2      ts            Instant coffee granules
     1/4  c             Brandy -- +2 tb, divided
   1 2/3  c             Whipping cream -- whipped
   4      oz            Bittersweet chocolate --
                        - coarsely grated
   3      tb            Cocoa powder
                        Extra whipping cream --
                        - for garnish
                        Mascarpone Cheese Substitute:
  16      oz            Cream cheese
     1/3  c             Sour cream
     1/4  c             Whipping cream (2 oz)

  Arrange half the lady fingers in the bottom of a 9x13" pan. Mix hot
  water with coffee granules and 2 tb brandy. Pour 1/2 this mixture
  gently over lady fingers. Set aside.
  
  Make a zablione by beating the egg yolks and sugar in the top of a
  double boiler until ivory colored. Add 1/4 c brandy and whisk over
  simmering water until the mixture starts to thicken, 8 to
  10 minutes. Let cool a little. Stir constantly while cooking.
  
  Carefully mix zabliogne with mascarpone cheese. It will appear to
  be quite liquid. Whip the egg whites until very stiff and fold into
  zabliogne/mascarpone mixture.
  
  Pour 1/2 zabliogne mixture over the lady fingers, which have been
  soaking up the coffee/brandy mixture. Top with 1/2 whipped cream.
  Sprinkle with 1/2 of cocoa powder and 1/2 of grated chocolate.
  
  Place balance of lady fingers on top of this to create a second
  layer. Pour remaining coffee mixture  carefully over these lady
  fingers. Then repeat layers; zabliogne, whipped cream, cocoa
  powder, and grated chocolate. Cover with plastic wrap and
  refrigerate until set. It is best if left over-night. When ready to
  serve, decorate with piped-on whipped cream around the edges and
  more chocolate and/or cocoa powder if desired.

  Yield: 10 Servings

  Note: You can substitute Marsala wine for the brandy if you prefer
  and like the taste of Marsala.
  
  Mascarpone Cheese Substitute:

  Mascarpone cheese is sold in Italian delis, cheese shops, and
  speciality food markets. It is somewhat difficult to find and very
  expensive (i.e. from $9.95 per pound).  This substitute for
  mascarpone comes from Southern Living Magazine, Jan 1991.

  Blend 3 ingredients well, until it becomes somewhat light and
  fluffy. This will make the equivalent of about 2-1/2 cups of
  cheese. Substitute in equal amounts, 1 cup for 1 cup.

  From: Fred Towner
  Date: 08-03-93
 

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