[Kitchen Witch]

TIRAMISU

1 cup granulated sugar
8 egg yolks
2 cup pastry whipping cream
8 1/2 oz. mascarpone cheese or sweet cream cheese (not Philadelphia)
3 boxes Lady Fingers (chocolate or plain)
1/4 cup espresso coffee, sugared to taste
3/4 cup Rum, Kahlua, Amaretto or Cacao Liqueur
Powdered Cocoa or chocolate shavings

Two 8" x 8" pyrex molds

1. Beat whipping cream until stiff peaked.
a. Blend in 1/2 c. of sugar.
b. Refrigerate.

2. In separate bowl:
a. Beat egg yolks with remaining 1/2 c. of sugar until well blended.
b. Add mascarpone or cream cheese, and continue beating.
c. Spoon in whipping cream and blend.

3. In small bowl mix espresso coffee with liquor.

Assembly in mold:
1. One layer of Lady Fingers dipped and coated in coffee/liquor mixture
2. One layer of cream
3. One layer of powdered cacao or chocolate shavings

Repeat.

Ornament with powdered cocoa or chocolate shavings.
Firms up if refrigerated for 24 hours prior to serving.