Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup + 1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon + 1 cup espresso
• 2 tablespoons cognac
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa
• About 24 ladyfingers

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine egg yolks, the 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon espresso and the cognac. Beat the mixture until foamy, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add the mascarpone cheese and beat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, combine the egg whites and the 1/8 teaspoon sugar.
4. Beat until the egg whites are stiff.
5. Gently fold the cheese mixture into the whites and set aside.
6. Pour the 1 cup espresso into a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of each ladyfinger quickly in the espresso.
7. Arrange a layer of 6 or 7 ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving bowl.
8. Spread about 1/3 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
9. Continue layering, finishing with a mascarpone layer.
10. Sift the cocoa over the top and refrigerate overnight.

Yields 8 servings.