Tiramisu - Balducci's in New York City

Ingredients

• 24 ladyfingers, Toasted In A 375 Degree Oven 15 Min
• 2 cups espresso coffee, Cooled
• 6 eggs, Separated
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 lb mascarpone
• 2 tablespoons marsala wine
• 2 tablespoons triple sec
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 2 tablespoons orange extract
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, Finely Chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Arrange the ladyfingers on a plate and lightly soak them with the cooled espresso.

2. 2

   Put half of the soaked ladyfingers in one layer in a rectangular serving dish.

3. 3

   While the ladyfingers are soaking, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the yolks turn pale in color.

4. 4

   Add the mascarpone, the liquors, and the extract, and stir gently.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a wire whisk until they are stiff.

6. 6

   Gently fold the whites into the mascarpone mixture. Use half of this mixture to make a layer on top of the ladyfingers in the serving dish.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with half of the chopped chocolate. Repeat the procedure with another layer of soaked ladyfingers, the mascarpone mixture, and chocolate. Cover with tin foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.