Italian Tiramisu for Dummies

Italian Dessert Recipe - Tiramisu

Tiramisu is my utmost favorite Italian dessert ... It's an aphrodisiacs. The Italian name Tiramisu means "pick-me-up" (metaphorically, "make me happy", although it could have a more sexual meaning), referring to the two caffeine-containing ingredients, espresso and cocoa. It's chocolaty taste contains both a sedative which relaxes and lowers inhibitions and a stimulant to increase activity and the desire for physical contact. Here's an easy Tiramisu recipe that is sure to please your taste buds.

Ingredients :

1 package of lady fingers (Italian sponge finger biscuits)

4 egg yolk

1/2 cup sugar

1 lb of Marscapone cheese

1 cup of heavy cream

1/2 cup of freshly brewed espresso coffee

1/4 cup of cocoa powder

Method :

1. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolk and sugar until the mixture is thicken and light yellow in color.

2) Mix in the Marscapone cheese till thoroughly mixed.

3) In a medium bowl, whipped the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold in the cheese mixture.

4) Dip the lady fingers in espresso and line the bottom of a baking dish or large serving plate with half of them.

5) Pour in half of the cheese mixture & smooth surface.

6) Add another layer of lady fingers dipped in espresso.

7) Pour in the remaining cheese mixture on top & smooth surface.

8) Chill for 2 hours and dust with cocoa powder before serving.

note : Tiramisu should be served chilled, not frozen.