Tiramisu

Directions

1. 1
   In top of double boiler, beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar with mixer for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Set over simmering water; add Marsala and continue beating for 6 minutes.
3. 3
   (Keep beater on high speed.) Remove, set aside and cool.
4. 4
   In separate bowls, beat Mascarpone cheese (which is available in delis with imported cheeses) until smooth and whipping cream until it has soft peaks.
5. 5
   Fold together Mascarpone, whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla.
6. 6
   Mix together coffee and rum.
7. 7
   Layer one package of ladyfingers in flat bottom casserole and brush with 1/3 of the coffee mixture.
8. 8
   Spread 1/3 of the Mascarpone mixture on ladyfingers and top with 1/3 Marsala mixture.
9. 9
   Repeat with remaining ladyfingers, making 3 layers.
10. 10
    Sift cocoa powder evenly on top.
11. 11
    Cover lightly and refrigerate 3 hours.
12. 12
    Serves 10 to 12.