Tiramisu IV

Name: Tiramisu IV
Yield: 10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 eggs, separated; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups mascarpone (can use substitute); 24 ladyfingers, split lengthwise; 3/4 cup water, hot; 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules; 1/4 cup brandy (+ 2 Tbsp); 1 2/3 cups whipping cream, whipped; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely grated; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; to taste whipping cream, Extra for garnish

Submitted by Amanda2

"It is quite rich so you might consider smaller sized pieces."

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Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 10-12

ingredients

6 eggs, separated
1 ¹⁄₄ cups granulated sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ cups mascarpone (can use substitute)
24 ladyfingers, split lengthwise
³⁄₄ cup water, hot
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
¹⁄₄ cup brandy (+ 2 Tbsp)
1 ²⁄₃ cups whipping cream, whipped
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely grated
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
to taste whipping cream, Extra for garnish

directions

Arrange half the lady fingers in the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan.
Mix hot water with coffee granules and 2 Tbsp brandy. Pour 1/2 this mixture gently over lady fingers. Set aside.
Make a zabaglione by beating the egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler until ivory colored.
Add 1/4 cup brandy and whisk over simmering water until the mixture starts to thicken - 8-10 minutes.
Let cool a little. Stir constantly while cooking.
Carefully mix zabaglione with mascarpone cheese. It will appear to be quite liquid.
Whip the egg whites until very stiff and fold into zabaglione/mascarpone mixture.
Pour 1/2 zabaglione 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; zabaglione, whipped cream, cocoa powder and grated chocolate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate till set. It is best if left over-night.
When ready serve, decorate with piped-on whipped cream around the edges and more chocolate and/or cocoa powder if desired.
NOTE: You can substitute Marsala wine for the brandy if you prefer and like the taste of Marsala.