Tiramisu

Directions

1. 1
   At least 20 minutes before you are ready to make the dessert, place a large bowl and the beaters of an electric mixer in the refrigerator.
2. 2
   When ready, remove the bowl and beaters from the refrigerator.
3. 3
   Pour the cream into the bowl and whip the cream at high speed until it holds its shape softly when the beaters are lifted, about 4 minutes.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, whisk together the mascarpone and sugar until smooth.
5. 5
   Take about one third of the whipped cream, and with a flexible spatula, gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture to lighten it.
6. 6
   Carefully fold in the remaining cream.
7. 7
   Lightly and quickly dip half of the savoiardi in the coffee.
8. 8
   (Do not saturate them or they will fall apart.)
9. 9
   Arrange the cookies in a single layer in a 9 x 2inch square or round serving dish.
10. 10
    Spoon on half of the mascarpone cream.
11. 11
    Dip the remaining savoiardi in the coffee and arrange them in a layer over the mascarpone.
12. 12
    Top with the remaining mascarpone mixture and spread it smooth with the spatula.
13. 13
    Place the cocoa in a fine-mesh strainer and shake it over the top of the dessert.
14. 14
    Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or overnight so that the flavors can meld.
15. 15
    It will keep well in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.