Classic Tiramisu

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup expresso
• 2 tablespoons cognac or brandy
• 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
• 1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 20 lady fingers

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine 3 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon expresso, sugar, and cognac into large bowl.  Beat 2-3 minutes.  Add mascarpone and beat 3-5 minutes until smooth.  
2. In another bowl, combine 3 egg whites and a pinch of sugar.  Beat until stiff peaks form.  Gently fold into mascarpone mixture.
3. Dip one side of each lady finger into remaining espresso and layer on bottom and sides of serving dish.  Spread 1/2 mascarpone mixture and sprinkle withc ocoa.  Layer ladyfingers and finish with a mascarpone layer and cocoa.  Refrigerate overnight or for at least 1 hour before serving.  

-Alyssa