Non-Alcoholic Tiramisu.

This is by far, my most favorite coffee dessert to make.

Recipe adapted from my Aunt.

Ingredients:

1 packet of Sponge Fingers

3 large eggs, separated

3/4 cup sugar

1 (8-oz) container mascarpone cheese (1 scant cup)

1/2 cup chilled heavy cream

2 cups very strong brewed coffee or brewed espresso, cooled to room temperature

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

beat together yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until thick and pale, about 2 minutes. beat in mascarpone until incorporated.

beat egg whites with a pinch of salt in another bowl with cleaned beaters until they just hold soft peaks. add remaining 1/4 cup sugar a little at a time, beating, then continue to beat whites until they just hold stiff peaks. beat cream in another bowl with cleaned beaters until it just holds soft peaks. fold cream into mascarpone mixture gently but thoroughly, then fold in whites.

in a shallow bowl, dip 1 sponge finger in coffee mixture, soaking it about for a few seconds on each side, and transfer to glass dish/individual glasses. repeat with more sponge fingers and arrange in bottom of dish. spread half 1 1/2" high of mascarpone mixture over sponge fingers. make another layer in same manner with remaining sponge fingers and mascarpone mixture. chill tiramisu for at least 4 hours.