Shelly's Recipe

STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU

Category: Tiramisu

1 qt fresh strawberries
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup brandy
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup brandy
1 lb mascarpone
1 cup sugar
2 pkgs. ladyfingers
1/2 cup cold espresso
3 squares semi-sweet chocolate, grated

Take out a 10×14 inch pan. You may even have enough ingredients to fill a small extra pan.

Wash, hull and thickly slice the berries. Pour 2 tbsp sugar and 1/4 cup brandy over them. Let sit.

Beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup brandy until well mixed. Add mascarpone and continue to beat until smooth.

In separate bowl, whip egg whites until frothy and gradually add 1 cup sugar. Continue to beat until egg whites are quite stiff. Gently fold into cheese mixture.

Dip ladyfingers, one by one (quickly or they will get soggy), in the espresso, and put a single layer in the bottom of the pan. Place a layer of strawberries over the ladyfingers. Pour half of the cheese mixture over the strawberries, and sprinkle half of the grated chocolate.

Repeat the layering, using the rest of the ladyfingers, strawberries, cheese mixture and chocolate. Chill 4-6 hours.