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Tiramisu Serves approx 8

This is a recipe I was taught many years ago by an Italian lady Olga who I was an au pair for. She taught me many wonderful recipes but this is everyone's favourite. Tiramisu means 'pick me up' in Italian. This recipe contains raw eggs and is not suitable for pregnant women.

150g golden caster sugar 4 large free-range egg yolks 250g tub of mascarpone 300ml double cream 4 tablespoons of Marsala wine 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 500ml strong Italian coffee (cooled) 1 packet (24) sponge fingers Cocoa

Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until thick and light in colour. In a separate bowl beat together the mascarpone and cream until thick, fold in the Marsala and vanilla extract. Add the sugar and egg and mix well until smooth. Take a 12" x 18" dish, spread a third of the mixture on the bottom, Soak 12 of the sponge fingers in the coffee and arrange on top, Spread another third of the mixture on top, soak the remaining 12 sponge fingers and arrange on top, finishing with the remaining third of the mixture. Tap the dish to settle the contents Sift over cocoa and chill for 2 hours at least.

Enjoy!

Clare Shipston has lived and worked in Italy for many years and now sell and rents Italian Properties

: Clare Shipston http://www.italianproperties.org