Name: Tiramisu
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 6 1/2 hr (includes chilling)
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 generous servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, separated; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 (8-oz) container mascarpone cheese (1 scant cup); 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream; 2 cups very strong brewed coffee or brewed espresso, cooled to room temperature; 2 tablespoons sweet Marsala wine; 18 savoiardi (crisp Italian ladyfingers, 6 oz); 1/4 cup fine-quality bittersweet chocolate shavings (not unsweetened; made with a vegetable peeler) or 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

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This dessert had its heyday on American menus about 15 years ago, and it turns up a little less frequently these days. The popularity of tiramisu never wavered in Rome, however, where it continues to be served at dinner parties and restaurants.

Cooks' notes:

• The eggs in this recipe are not cooked, which may be of concern if there is a problem with salmonella in your area. • Tiramisu can be chilled up to 1 day.

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