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Tiramisu.

"Enjoy this cool summertime classic Italian dessert...literally translated "pick-me-up."

300g sponge (lady) fingers

4 fresh eggs

500g mascarpone

6 tablespoons sugar

1 cup of your favourite brandy or rum

1 cup freshly brewed coffee

1 ½ tablespoons water

 Unsweetened cocoa

How to make it:

1) Separate the eggs, beat the egg yolks with 4 tablespoons sugar, then add the mascarpone, mixing perfectly to form a cream.

2) Flavour with 2 tablespoons of brandy (or rum).

3) Beat the egg whites stiffly and add them to the cream, folding.

4) Pour the coffee into a wide, deep dish, add as much sugar as you like to desired sweetness, dilute with water and 2 tablespoons of brandy (or rum).

5) Dip the sponge fingers, one at a time, in the coffee and place a layer in a dish, spread half of the cream mixture over and level the surface.

6) Continue making layers, finishing with a layer of cream and place the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with a thick layer of unsweetened cocoa.

Buon Appetito!

What to serve with:

Serve tiramisu dessert with another Italian classic, vin santo (sweet Italian dessert wine) and biscotti.  Dip 2 or 3 biscotti in your glass of vin santo to soften and savour the combined flavours, ending the experience with a delicious sip of vin santo – a piece of Italian heaven to top off your Italian dessert experience.

If you have questions about any of these recipes don’t hesitate to ask us – the recipes are in the chef’s own words.