Tiramisu

Directions

1. 1
   Mix egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in double boiler set over low heat until thick (approx 2 min).
2. 2
   Mix in mascarpone.
3. 3
   In separate bowl beat egg whites until foamy, gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form - make sure beaters are thoroughly clean before beating.
4. 4
   In a chilled bowl, beat whipping cream with clean beaters until stiff peaks form.
5. 5
   Fold whipped cream into egg/mascarpone mixture.
6. 6
   Fold egg whites into egg/whipping cream mixture.
7. 7
   Stir liqueur into coffee.
8. 8
   Dip 1 lady fingers into coffee for 2 sec a side, place on bottom of 8X8 baking dish.
9. 9
   Repeat with 8 more lady fingers until dish is covered.
10. 10
    Spread 1/2 of the mixture on the lady fingers.
11. 11
    Dust with cocoa powder.
12. 12
    Repeat process with remaining lady fingers and mixture.
13. 13
    Cover and chill for 6 hours.
14. 14
    Dust final layer with cocoa powder just prior to serving.