January 15, 2010
Tiramisu
Florence
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
- 1 sponge cake -- 10 to 12"
- 3 ounces coffee -- brewed strong
- 3 ounces instant espresso powder
- 3 ounces brandy or rum
- 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese or mascarpone -- room temp
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- unsweetened cocoa powder
Cut sponge cake across middle forming two layers, each about 1 1/2 inches high
Blend coffee and brandy.
Sprinkle enough of mixture over bottom half of cake to flavor it strongly
Don't moisten cake too much or it may collapse on serving.
Beat room-temperature cheese and 1 cup sugar until sugar is completely dissolved and cheese is light and spreadable.
Test sweetness during beating, adding more sugar if needed.
Spread cut surface of bottom layer with half of the cheese mixture.
Replace second layer and top this with remaining cheese mixture.
Sprinkle top liberally with sifted cocoa.
Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.
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