If you have come looking for food and wine recipes that literally take your breath away, this TIRAMISU paired with a delightful Santa Margherita Prosecco, simply will put the wind in your apron.
Lady Fingers
5 eggs
⅝ cup sugar
⅝ cup all-purpose flour, sifted
½ pinch salt
Espresso syrup
6 Tbsp. espresso
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. rum
Mousse
6 egg yolks
9 Tbsp. sugar
9 Tbsp. marsala wine
1 ½ cup mascarpone
1 ½ cup cream – whipped
Lady Fingers:
Separate the eggs. Whip yolks with ½ of the sugar until pale. Whip whites and the other ½ sugar until firm. Fold them together. Add sifted flour and salt and fold gently. Spread into sheet pans (12×16) lined with parchment paper and bake at 350° F. for 10 min.
Espresso syrup:
Mix hot espresso with the sugar, water, and rum.
Mousse:
Mix yolks, sugar and marsala wine in a bowl over double boiler. Whip until pale and thick. Take the mixture off the stove and fold in the mascarpone cheese. Finally, fold in the whipped cream.
To Build:
Using a cake pan, place the first lady finger layer on the bottom. Soak with espresso syrup (see Espresso syrup recipe above) and add ½ of the mousse (see Mousse recipe above). Add another layer of lady fingers, soak with syrup and mousse. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with cocoa powder before serving.
Wine Notes: The delicate bubbles in Santa Margherita Prosecco are well-matched with the feather-light texture of Tiramisu.
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Manga!
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