Today was my guild holiday party, a pot-luck luncheon that mixes good food, good friends, and lots of wonderful quilting. This year I was on dessert duty and I spent a few days mulling over what I would bring. Our guild is large and we're asked to bring a dish that will feed 8-10. Since I'll be baking cookies later in the week, I dismissed them immediately. Buche de Noel seemed a bit fussy (and it's always a pain to cut). I was planning on making Death by Chocolate when I realized there was a wonderful Italian dessert I hadn't made in quite a while--tiramisu. An 80's dessert, tiramisu, which means "pick me up," is a variation of zuppa Inglese, another layered dessert. It consists of coffee-and-liqueur soaked Saviorde (Italian lady-finger biscuits) layered with a mascarpone zabione and whipped cream.
This recipe, which I happened upon many years back, simplifies the zabione, a welcome respite from standing over a double boiler and whisking for what seems like hours. I was lucky that there was one piece left over (DSO was very happy) and so was able to get a photo.
Ingredients (serves 12)
Directions
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TASTE NOTES
Although this tiramisu does not require the whole double-boiler, zabaione-like process, it tastes every bit as good as if you had taken the long way round. I hadn't made it in years and had forgotten just how heavenly this Italian-style trifle is. I won't let so much time pass again before I make this. It is light in texture, but rich and satisfying with a wonderful, full mouth feel. While not overly sweet, you DO know you've had dessert when you're finished.
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ReplyDeleteYour tiramisu was the perfect end to a wonderful party. I feel like you've all become real friends. Merry Christmas!!
This is the perfect looking Tiramisu! One of my favourite desserts.
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous slice
ReplyDeleteWhen something is good - it doesn't go out of style - as evidenced by your tiramisu.
ReplyDeleteOh my..... this is my kind of dessert. I'm adding it to my to make list. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and perfect for a party where it is satisfying without being too heavy. Yum!
ReplyDeleteYour tiramisu looks light as a cloud. It's been years since I've had a slice and this is really making me want a slice.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite dessert!
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