Becky's Tiramisu No Raw Eggs

I made this for my girlfriend this year for her birthday, and it turned out amazing. i was a bit pressed for time, and i wanted a recipe that did not call for any eggs at all. i tried this version and it turned out fabulous!! i sometimes use rum for the liquor, but this time i used kahlua, and i think i like that better, especially if you only have access to strong coffee as opposed to espresso. i do not have an espresso maker so the kahlua added that extra coffee kick that this dessert needs. cook time is chill time.

Steps

For the syrup:.

Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan.

Bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar.

Remove from the heat and cool.

Add coffee and kahlua.

For the filling:.

Whip the heavy cream , vanilla and sugar until soft peaks form.

Fold cream into the softened mascarpone cheese.

Place a layer of the lady fingers in the bottom of a shallow 2 quart baking dish.

Spoon half of the coffee syrup over the lady fingers , making sure they are all evenly coated.

Spread half of the cheese filling over the layer of lady fingers.

Repeat another layer of lady fingers , coffee syrup , and remaining cheese filling.

Use a knife or a flat spatula to spread the top smooth.

Cover and let sit up to 24 hours before serving.

I let mine sit for as little as three hours and it was fine.

Before serving , dust top with cocoa , or top with shaved chocolate.

Ingredients

water, sugar, espresso, kahlua, heavy cream, pure vanilla extract, mascarpone cheese, lady savoiardi, cocoa powder