Tiramisu

Tiramisu
Serves  6-8

4 tablespoons dark rum
2 tablespoons  brandy
4 fluid oz (100 ml)  freshly made strong coffee
16 sponge fingers
1 pound  (450 grams) mascarpone cheese
2 eggs, separated
2 heaping tablespoons golden icing sugar, sifted
cocoa powder

Mix half the rum with the brandy and  coffee in a shallow plate. Dip both sides
of the sponge fingers in the brew and place in a shallow pudding dish.  Pour
over any excess  mixture.  Wish the mascarpone cheese with the egg yolks and
sifted icing sugar, then add the remaining rum.  Beat the egg whites until
stiff, stir a spoonful into the mascarpone mixture, then fold in the rest. Spoon
over the sponge fingers,sprinkle with the cocoa powder, cover with cling film
and refrigerate overnight



Source:

rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes