Thursday, September 8, 2011

Tiramisu



This week has been so busy! I swear, Rikard and I have run from one thing to the other. I am so excited for the weekend I can barely stand it… I have reverted back to my school days where I want to pretend I am sick so Rikard won’t make me go! I know I know I am a nerd but sometimes I just don’t want to get up and go to school. I just want to lay in bed all day and watch cartoons! Ok that was a little farfetched but you get the picture. 

Last week Rikard was in Russia all week so I wanted to make him a special dinner when he got home. One of my all time favorite desserts is Tiramisu, but I have never had the courage to make it. Now that I think about that I was being so silly because it was so darn easy and honestly it was fantastic!

Also this hits way to close to home… I wanted to say all the family and friends of the people killed in the plane crash in Russia, you are in my thoughts and prayers. It truly breaks my heart for the wives, children, and family of the players, coaches and the crew.  Hockey will not be the same without those amazing people! HERE is the list of all the people that were on board the plane. 

Tiramisu

Ingredients
6                      Egg yolks
1 ¼ Cup           Sugar
1 ¼ Cup           Mascarpone cheese
2 Cups              Whipping cream
2 (12 oz.)          Packages of lady fingers
½ Cup               Coffee flavored liquor
1 Tbsp               Cocoa powder
Directions
1. Combine egg yolks and sugar in a double boiler on low. Stirring constantly for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and whip the yolk/sugar mixture until thick and yellow.
2. Whip the cream in a separate bowl.
3. Add the mascarpone cheese to the yolks and beat until combined it takes about 10 minutes (it makes it really fluffy)
4. Fold in the whipped cream and set aside.
5. Cut the lady fingers in half and line the bottom and sides of a large glass bowl. Brush them with the coffee liquor. (The more the better!)
6. Layer half of the cheese mixture on top of the lady fingers, then another layer of lady fingers brushed with coffee liquor, top with the remanding cheese mixture.
7. Sift cocoa powder on top and refrigerate overnight. ENJOY! 

Source: Allrecipes


21 comments:

  1. What a great classic you decided to post about. My heart also goes out to the Russian people.

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  2. I love tiramisu! One of my all time favorites. Your look so good! Maybe one day you’ll try my version =)

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  3. There is nothing better than a really good tiramisu, yours looks delectable, man I wish that we could transport food through computer screens! .... now to make it lactose free so the hours after eating it will be good as well......

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  4. Oh yes! Tiramisu is one of my favoritest desserts! So simple yet, so incredibly tantalizing and delectably delicious!

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  5. Tiramisu is by far, my favorite dessert of all time! My thoughts and prayers are will all of the family members of those on that plane! Such a tragedy.

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  6. Looks perfect! One of my oldest's favorite...and yours is fabulous~

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  7. Oh my gosh! I never realized how simple tiramisu was (or more probably you just make it look super simple).

    Great post!

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  8. All that cream just makes me want to grab a spoon! And I don't even like tiramisu (don't like coffee) - just looks so pretty!

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  9. Stunning...it's absolutely perfect!

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  10. This tiramusu is really so good to see...I am drooling! You have mastered such a difficult Italian dessert! Is there any other coffee liquer apart from the marsala?
    http://cosmopolitancurrymania.blogspot.com

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  11. Thanks so much for the comments! Purabi, all I used was the coffee liquor. Some recipes I found called for marsala also but I chose the easiest. I hope that helps. Thanks again for all the comments and support.
    Xoxo
    Dawnie

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  12. I love tiramisu, this one looks great! I've always been intimidated by it too, but you make it seem simple enough. Thanks for sharing

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  13. Oh I love this. Tiramisu is a favorite of mine after a good meal

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  14. That does look like a nice, easy recipe. Bookmarking your recipe for later!

    Oh, how awful re the plane crash. :(

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  15. Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts! Great post, thanks for sharing.

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  16. LOve tiramisu!Fab dessert for a dinner party!!
    ~Anne

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  17. Excellent welcome home dish. Beautiful job.

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  18. Hey Dawnie I have never made a Tiramisu but looking at yours will surely make them... Nice blog keep the great work flowing and keep cooking :)... Maria

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  19. Mmmm tiramisu - one of my favorites! I love the thick layers of mascarpone you have.... I could take a fork and dig right in!
    -Elyse @The Cultural Dish

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  20. Your Tiramisu is amazing Dawnie! My husband is crazy about it but I haven't even tried to make it for him. He'll be so jealous if I show this delicious tiramisu to him. Hehee. He'll easily clean this plate! I like tiramisu too, but not as crazy as him. ;-)

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