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. 1

    Brew the espresso or very strong coffee. Pour in a cup.

  2. 2

    Put in the freezer to cool.

  3. 3

    Mix together the eggs, sugar, mascarpone cheese and vanilla, until very smooth. Side aside.

  4. 4

    Line the bottom of a 12"springform pan with one layer of vanilla wafers (about 24).

  5. 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. 6

    Spoon the cheese mixture onto the wafers, smooth with the back of a metal spoon.

  7. 7

    Refrigerate for 4 hours.

  8. 8

    When ready to serve, top the tiramisu with a thin layer of cocoa powder.

  9. 9

    Garnish with whipped cream and serve.

Tags

italianamerican