Christmas Tiramisu

== Description ==
* Makes: 10-12 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 1 lbs mascarpone or soft cream cheese
* ¾ cup sugar
* 8 large egg yolks
* ½ cup sweet wine
* 2 cup espresso or very strong black coffee (approx.)
* 9 oz ladyfingers or 14 oz angel food or sponge cake, thinly sliced
* 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
== Directions ==
# In a small bowl, using a fork, beat the cheese until creamy.
# Set aside.
# Place a large (about 10-12 cups capacity) metal bowl over a pot of boiling water.
# Using a hand-held electric mixer set on medium high, beat the sugar and egg yolks in the bowl for 1 minute, or until the mixture is well blended.
# With the mixer set on low speed to prevent splashing, gradually add the wine.
# Continue to cook and beat the mixture, increasing the speed to medium and then to high as the mixture thickens.
# Cook and beat for 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened and light, scraping down the sides of the bowl frequently with a rubber spatula.
# Remove the bowl from the heat and continue to beat the mixture for 1 minute longer.
# Beat in the cheese just until blended (makes about 5 cups).
# Pour one cup of the espresso into a small shallow bowl that is large enough to hold a ladyfinger if it is placed horizontally in the bowl.
# Quickly dip the rounded top side of each ladyfinger into the espresso.
# Only the top half of the ladyfingers should be soaked with the espresso.
# If the ladyfingers get too wet, they will fall apart! add more coffee to the bowl as needed.
# Place the ladyfingers, flat side down, in the bottom of a 13 x 9 glass or ceramic pan.
# Do not use a metal pan.
# Form one layer.
# Pour half of the custard mixture over the ladyfingers and spread to cover them.
# Dip the remaining ladyfingers in the espresso (there will be a few remaining ones and form a second layer over the custard mixture.
# Pour the remaining custard mixture over the ladyfingers and spread to an even layer.
# Place the cocoa in a strainer and dust the top of the tiramisu evenly.
# Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 hours.
Category:Christmas Desserts
Category:Cocoa Recipes
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