Heavenly Pleasure

If you have never had the pleasure of tasting Tiramisu, you are seriously in for a treat! Or if you are not a good baker, like me, then this is the perfect desert to prepare and impress your family and friends! It is easy, no baking required and absolutely delightful. I’m not one to be known to have a very big sweet tooth; however, I will never refuse this Italian specialty. Tiramisu, which means “Pick me Up,” is a traditional, decadent dessert which will leave you with an unforgettable impression!


In simple terms, Tiramisu is made of Italian sponge cookies called Savoiardi, also known as lady fingers, soaked in strong, Italian espresso and layered with a custard-like Mascarpone cheese mixture. (I’m drooling just thinking of it!) It could be topped with whip cream, if desired and sprinkled with some cocoa powder. Place it in the fridge and eat it after it has been cooled. You won’t regret it. The light dessert won’t leave you with an unwanted stomach pain or make you feel like you’ve gained 50 pounds. You will take a bite and will not feel guilty.


Try it out and let me know what you think!


Tiramisu
36 Savoiardi cookies (approximately)
4 eggs, separated
4 oz sugar
12 oz Mascarpone Cheese
12 oz espresso coffee


1. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Place the yolks aside and peak the whites. Set aside.
2. Mix egg yolk, sugar and Mascarpone cheese until mixture is smooth.
3. Fold in peaked egg whites to Mascarpone mixture. Set aside.
4. In a 9 x 13 baking dish, line moistened Savoiardi cookies in single file until the pan is completely covered with cookies.
5. Pour ½ the Mascarpone mixture onto the cookies. Sprinkle with cocoa powder.
6. Line a second layer of moistened Savoiardi cookies. Pour the remainder of the Mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with cocoa powder.


Refrigerate for approximately 4 hours before serving. Buon apetito!