From the kitchen of Catherine Burcin
In a medium bowl, combine:
3 egg YOLKS
5 Tbsp sugar
Beat well.
In a separate bowl, beat to stiff peaks:
3 egg WHITES
In a third, larger bowl, combine:
the egg yolk mixture
6 oz Mascarpone cheese
Fold in the egg whites to make a creamy mixture.
In a 9×12 serving dish arrange in a tight layer:
ladyfingers, approximately 18
Using a spoon, drizzle over ladyfingers:
1/2 c Coffee Liqueur
1/2 c Espresso Coffee
Cover the ladyfingers with the mascarpone mixture.
Evenly distribute over mascarpone layer:
2 oz bitter chocolate, grated
Dust with:
a little more than 1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
Cover the filling with a second layer of ladyfingers, about 18 more
Drizzle with:
1/2 c Coffee Liqueur
1/2 c Espresso Coffee
Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
The Tiramisu can be made 24 hours in advance.
Top with:
little less than 1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder