A quick, make-it-in-your-sleep deconstruction of tiramisu. This is one dessert I could eat until I burst, so I needed to find a way to have so much and no more.
To wit, a recipe for two persons. Or, one for you and...anotheroneforyou! Yep, there's a way around every resolution.
4 lady fingers
4 tablespoons marscarpone
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cognac (or another unsweet spirit of your choice; grappa, for instance)
(And increase incrementally, of course, for more people)
First, make some good espresso. How you do that is up to you. I use an Alessi stovetop espresso maker. This one was loaded with Illy.
In a small bowl stir vigorously the cream, sugar and cognac.
In small glasses arrange two lady fingers, upright. Drizzle some coffee over them - not enough to collapse them, though they do absorb a lot before losing their poise.
Add a dollop of the cream.
That's it.
Sometimes I use fat free creamcheese instead of mascarpone. Sure, not as good as the real stuff but I can eat tons of tiramisu too ;o)
ReplyDeleteI love this recipe because it uses no raw eggs!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have new verrines brought back from France, and am looking for a dinner party dessert......will make this and post! Thank you Marie! Genius!
xo
Brilliant. Sucks all the fussiness right out and leaves only the best. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteA favourite here too...great way to prep and serve, leaving more time for indulging :)
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