TIRAMISU (IL CANTINORI)

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While cookbooks recommend ricotta cheese mixed with cream as a substitute for mascarpone, there is no comparison in either the texture or taste.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 egg yolks
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons dark rum
1/2 pound mascarpone
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup strong espresso, cooled
18 Italian ladyfingers (savoiardi); see note
Sweet chocolate shavings for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk the yolks with the sugar until light. Whisk in two teaspoons of rum. Beat in the mascarpone until smooth and then beat in 2 tablespoons espresso until well mixed.
  • Add remaining rum to one cup of espresso. Dip each ladyfinger into espresso mixture; do not soak. Arrange 3 ladyfingers in a pyramid on each of 6 plates.
  • Divide the mascarpone mixture into 6 equal portions and spoon over the ladyfingers. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or a few hours, if desired.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate shavings and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 196 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

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