New Year's Day Yummy Tiramisu

Genesis….

As this new year begins … let us start at “the beginning”

where God’s revelation begins …

where God’s power begins …

where God’s faithfulness begins …

where God’s goodness begins …

where God’s love begins …

where God’s search for sinners begins …

where God’s war against Satan begins …

where God’s judgment begins …

where God’s work begins …

I am praying for a blessed year for all my family and friends. A year full of sweet surprises, attainable challenges and lots of good food, love and laughter!

We started 2010 out with a New Year’s Day party! Since we didn’t want to get out in the cold on New Year’s Eve we invited friends and family over for a “high noon” dinner and games! We had lots of fun, feasted on Lasagna, fresh garden salad, roasted garlic Italian bread, Tiramisu and Crème Brulee!

Tiramisu takes a little time to make, but I think it is worth the effort. Give it a try!

Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 7 yolks
• 1 cup sugar for yolks
• 3 cups mascarpone (sweet cheese)
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup sugar for whites
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
• 2 1/2 cups cooled espresso
• 1/2 cup kahlua
• 20 to 24 ladyfingers
• 1 cup chocolate shavings

Directions

In a mixer with the whip attachment, whip yolks and sugar until thick and pale in color (ribbon stage). Add mascarpone and whip until well incorporated. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites to a soft peak, gradually add sugar, and then slowly pour in dissolved gelatin. Whip to a stiff, glossy peak. Fold whites into mascarpone and yolk mixture then fold in whipped cream.

In a separate bowl, combine espresso and kahlua. Soak 1 ladyfinger at a time in the espresso mixture. This must be a “quick dip” or the ladyfinger will get too soggy. In an 8 by 10-inch pan, arrange soaked ladyfingers close together in neat rows until the bottom of the pan is completely covered. Pour 1/2 of the mousse over the ladyfingers and smooth with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle 1/2 of the chocolate shavings over mousse. Create another layer and chill until set.

NOTES: My friends loved this Tiramisu which we served at our New Year’s Day Party. Instead of layering in a pan I layered in beautiful Rosepoint crystal goblets! It looked as good as it tasted!

Serves: 10 to 12 servings

Today's Scripture: Genesis 1-3