Strawberry Tiramisu 19-02-2014

Strawberry Tiramisu

Ingredients:

6 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brandy
4-1/2 cups mascarpone cheese
Ladyfingers or sliced pound cake
Fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
Whipped cream (optional)

Directions:

Combine the eggs and sugar in a double boiler. Cook until the mixture triples in volume and a thermometer registers 160 degrees for 6 minutes, beating constantly with a mixer. Remove bowl from the water. Add the brandy 1 Tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating the custard for 5 minutes or until cool. Add the mascarpone cheese gradually, beating constantly until smooth. Chill, covered, for 30 minutes or until cold.
Cover the bottom of a 9x11-inch dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray with ladyfingers. Spread with 1/3 of the custard and top with strawberries. Repeat the layering process until all of the custard is used, ending with the strawberries. Garnish each serving with a dollop of whipped cream.
Make your own mascarpone cheese by blending 1-1/2 pounds cream cheese, 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 7-1/2 Tablespoons sour cream.

Serves: 15