tiramisu -- ok to make the night before, or best to do on the day?

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thanks

good point re grated choc - will leave to last min

[brightwell]

I've never made a tiramisu, but it's a favourite of mine, any chance you could post the recipe please.

[DimpledThighs]

make day before if possible as it soaks up more coffee.

yum

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will do brightwell -- have to hand laptop back to dh now, but will be back...

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tiramisu (feeds 6):

make up some very strong coffee and leave to cool

4 egg yolks
2 egg whites
400g mascarpone
sponge fingers
grated dark choc
cocoa powder
150g icing sugar

• beat egg whites until stiff
• in another bowl, beat egg yolks with icing sugar until pale and fluffy
• stir in add mascarpone
• fold in egg whites
• put a layer of sponge fingers in the bottom of a dish and splash with the cooled coffee (with booze added if you like)
• add a layer of the mascarpone mixture, then grated choc
• add another layer of sponge fingers then more mascarpone
• refridgerate for min 3 hours
• before serving dust with cocoa powder/grated choc

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Thanks , I'll have a go at that.