Chocolate mascarpone cream: tiramisu part 2

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
21 ounces Mascarpone cheese
11 L/2 ounces milk chocolate,
Cut into small pieces
8 Eggs, separated
L/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Kahlua
2 tablespoons Rum
Unsweetened cocoa, sifted,
For decoration
About l/4 cup coarsely
Grated milk chocolate, for
Garnish

Directions

In the large bowl of an electric mixer, using paddle or beaters, beat the mascarpone until fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl and under the beaters as necessary. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, set over simmering water, melt the chocolate. Set aside.

In a large heatproof bowl, set over simmering water, whisk the egg yolks with l/4 cup sugar until sugar dissolved and mixture is hot to the touch. Remove from heat and scrape into the mascarpone. On medium speed, beat just until combined. Lower speed, add the melted chocolate, and mix well.

In a large bowl of the electric mixer, using the whip attachment, whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Add the remaining l/4 cup sugar and continue to beat until shiny and firm but not stiff. Fold into the mascarpone mixture. Stir in the Kahlua and rum. Refrigerate until needed.

For the Soaking Liquid

4 cups espresso coffee, decaffeinated or regular l l/4 cups water l cup sugar 3 tablespoons Kahlua 3 tablespoons rum In a small pot, combine all of the ingredients, bring to a boil.

Remove from the heat and let cool.

To assemble the Tiramisu:

I like to use parfait or Pilsner glasses for this dessert. Place all of the glasses on a flat work surface. Cut out cake circles that will fit into the size glass your using. Using a ladle, place a small amount of Mascarpone cream in the glass, dip a cake circle in the soaking liquid (squeeze out any excess) and place on top of the cream. Ladle more cream on top of the circle, place another soaked circle of cake and finish with a layer of cream. Repeat this with all of the glasses. Refrigerate for about an hour or until set. Decorate with grated milk chocolate and sifted cocoa.

Yield: 12 servings

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