Italian recipes on a budget: Individual tiramisu

Italian recipes on a budget: Individual tiramisu

By Jo Pratt
Last updated at 11:00 PM on 30th January 2009

This classic Italian dessert literally means 'pick me up', and it certainly does what it claims to do, making it the perfect, uplifting dish to see you into February.


January pick-me-up: Individual tiramisu

Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS

* 4tbsp Marsala, Tia Maria or brandy
* 150ml strong black coffee, cooled
* 2 eggs, separated
* 3tbsp caster sugar
* 250g mascarpone cheese
* 150ml double cream
* Grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder for dusting
* 3/4-1 packet of savouardi

METHOD

Using an electric hand mixer, beat together the egg yolks and caster sugar until thick and pale. Beat in the mascarpone until it is smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk the cream, and then fold into the mascarpone mixture. Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Using a metal spoon, gently fold into the creamy mascarpone mixture.

Place the liqueur and coffee in a bowl. Dip each biscuit into the coffee liqueur for a few seconds, to soak up some of the liquid.

Place in the base of 6-8 glass dishes.

Cover with a layer of creamy mascarpone, and then repeat. Scatter over the grated chocolate or dust with cocoa powder. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

HANDY TIP: This can easily be made into one large dish rather than individual ones

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