Some of the other brands don't set up as well
some of the other brands don't set up as well)
ItalianOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 5 egg yolks
- 16 ounces marscapone cheese -- (Bel-Gio-Oso brand is best.
- 1/8 cup artificial sweetener -- or equivalent, sweeten to taste.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/8 cup espresso coffee -- or extremely strong coffee(can be decaf)
- 24 vanilla wafer cookies -- (Keeblers brand has fewest carbs)
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder -- (optional - cinnamon or little peels of unsweetened chocolate make good garnishes as well)
Instructions
- 1
Brew the espresso or very strong coffee. Pour in a cup.
- 2
Put in the freezer to cool.
- 3
Mix together the eggs, sugar, mascarpone cheese and vanilla, until very smooth. Side aside.
- 4
Line the bottom of a 12"springform pan with one layer of vanilla wafers (about 24).
- 5
When the coffe is cool, spoon the coffee onto the wafers, just enough to flavor them but not make them distingerate (a very fine line).
- 6
Spoon the cheese mixture onto the wafers, smooth with the back of a metal spoon.
- 7
Refrigerate for 4 hours.
- 8
When ready to serve, top the tiramisu with a thin layer of cocoa powder.
- 9
Garnish with whipped cream and serve.
Tags
italianamerican