Tiramisù (Pick Me Up)

Tiramisù is the classic Italian desert, with it’s intense flavor but light texture. While it was born in northern italy, it is devoured in nearly every resturant in the country. Enjoy!

1 lb Mascarpne Cheese
5 medium eggs
½ cup sugar
40 - 60 Lady Fingers cookies
4 cups of coffee (espresso)
4 Tbls Rum or Brandy or Amaretto
Powdered bitter chocolate


Prepare coffee and add Rum / Brandy / Amaretto / (sweet liquor) and sugar to taste

Separate the whites from the yolks of the eggs, then beat the yolks into the sugar until it is thick and smooth

Stir in cheese until there are no lumps

Whip the egg whites and slowly fold into the mix

Soak the Lady Fingers in the coffee, drain and layer cookies in a serving dish

Cover cookies with ½ of the cheese mixture

Place another layer of cookies over the cheese

Cover with the remaining cheese

Top with a layer of the Coco powder

Refridgerate or Freeze

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