Yummy Tiramisu

This recipe was given to me by a friend whom I got to know whilst I was holidaying in Sydney 2003. Sharing this with those who can't resist this yummy Italian dessert. (I have photos for each of the every step below. However I have some problems uploading the photos. If you want the recipe with the photos, let me know :))

These are generally the brands of mascarpone cheese available in our local supermarkets.

They come in either 500g or 250g.

I think the cheapest brand is Locatelli (top right).



There are more than these brands in the market. But I think these are the cheaper ones.



Ingredients: (fits ~25cm by 11cm by 3.5cm tray)
14-16 Fingers Biscuits
250g (9 ou) marscapone cheese
2 eggs
4 tbsp Rhum/Cognac/Baileys/Kahlua (Amount can vary as preferred)
2 tbsp milk
1 cup black coffee
4 tbsp fine sugar
Cocoa powder (to sprinkle)

Note: tbsp = tablespoon


(1) Mix coffee, milk, 2 tbsp sugar & 2 tbsp liquer in a bowl.
(2) Soak the lady fingers in the mixture. Then layer the fingers on a rectangular tray.

(3) Separate egg yolks & egg whites.

(4) Whip egg whites in a large bowl until stiff.

(5) Whip egg yolks and 2 tbsp sugar until white.

(6) Add the marscapone cheese & 2 tbsp liquer. Mix together well.

(7) Fold the whipped egg whites into the marscapone cheese mixture.

(8) Spread the marscapone cheese mixture on the soaked ladyfingers.

(9) With the remaining of the ingredients, repeat method 2 and 8. Be sure the mixture is evenly spread in each layer.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Just before serving sprinkle the bitter sweet cocoa powder on top generously and evenly.