non-traditional tiramisu

2 cups mascarpone cheese - or easier + less costly, use 2 parts whipped cream to 3 parts cream cheese. warm cheese for easier missing
sponge cake - enough to make 2 layers
1/4 cup whipped cream
1 cup sugar
4 eggs separated
1/2 shaved chocolate
1/2 cup espresso /strong coffee
1/2 cup kahlua or similar liqueur

  1. separate eggs into 2 bowls
  2. add sugar to yolks in a metal bowl or pan
  3. place bowl into another pan with boiling water - make sure the bowl doesn't touch the water (this is to kill any bad stuff in the raw eggs)
  4. whisk until fully blended + slightly cooked
  5. whisk egg whites until they are frothy
  6. add mascapone to whipped yokes + sugar. whisk until combined
  7. add liquor (optional)
  8. add egg whites to mixture
  9. layer bottom of cake dish pan with sponge cake
  10. soak layer with 1/2 coffee mixture
  11. add 1/2 mascapone mixture
  12. sprinkle top with 1/4 shaved chocolate
  13. add another layer of cake + soak with the rest of the coffee
  14. add another layer of mascapone + smooth it out
  15. whip the cream until it forms peaks + pour on top of cake mixture
  16. sprinkle remaining shaved chocolate
  17. refridgerate for a minimum of 2hrs - preferably overnight

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