Tiramisu means “pick me up” or “carry me up,” a nod to both the recipe’s use of robust espresso and to the light, airy texture of this heavenly dessert.
Lady Finger Biscuits Method:Whip egg whites and granulated sugar to form stiff peak meringue. Whisk yolks in a small bowl until smooth. Fold yolks into meringue, then fold in flour; do not over mix. Using a round tip, pipe lady fingers onto parchment paper about 3” long. After piping, dust generously with powdered sugar. Bake at 375°F for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Soaking Liquid for Lady Fingers & Almond Biscotti:Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and allow to bloom. Add Marsala, Kahlúa and instant coffee and melt in microwave (do not boil). Place all remaining ingredients in mixer (except Marsala mixture) and whip until soft peak. Slowly add Marsala mixture and mix to form a medium peak. Refrigerate.
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Assembly:Soak lady fingers in syrup. In individual glass bowl, pour 1 layer of mascarpone cream, 1 layer of soaked lady fingers, another layer of mascarpone cream, another layer of lady fingers and finally 1 more layer of mascarpone cream. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours. Before serving, dust the top of each with cocoa powder and serve with almond biscotti.
Tip:Eggs separate more easily cold, but beat to better volume at room temperature.
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This recipe, from The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, is a Floridian favorite; it is made with key limes which were brought to the United States by the Spanish in the 1500s. Ingredients Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients
Key Lime Custard Ingredients
Cooking Instructions Graham Cracker Crust Method: Combine first 3 ingredients in mixer using paddle on lowest speed. Add butter in a steady stream until mixed evenly. Key Lime Custard Method: Mix all 3 ingredients in mixer with paddle attachment; set aside and refrigerate. Key Lime Whipped Cream Method: Place all ingredients in bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside in refrigerator. Assembly: Make shell in fluted 9” pie mold (with removable base), by pressing graham cracker crust mix in sides of mold until it is evenly applied throughout mold. Pour key lime custard mix in shell until it reaches the top of the sides. Bake at 200°F until custard is set, or approximately 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 2 hours. Cool and unmold the pie. Place key lime whipped cream on top to form a big dome. Spread evenly with a spatula and refrigerate until served. View More Classic Desserts
DiSaronno claims its original Amaretto’s secret formula is unchanged from 1525. Its rich history, combined with fresh coffee and dark cocoa, makes for a warm, soothing treat. Ingredients
Cooking Instructions Preheat a Coffee Mug for 30 seconds with hot water. Empty water and add Amaretto, Baileys, Godiva Dark and cocoa powder. Fill with hot coffee to 3/4” from the lip of the mug. Top with fresh whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. View More Classic Refreshers