Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Ingredients:
 * 15 egg yolk
 * 2 cups sugar
 * 52 ounces mascarpone cheese
 * 2 1/2 sheets gelatin softened
 * 5 egg whites
 * 1/2 cup sugar
 * 2 cups heavy cream
 * 5 1/2 cups cooled espresso
 * 1 cup Kailua
 * 1 1/2 boxes lady fingers
 * 3 cups chocolate shavings

Directions: In a mixer with whip attachment, whip yolks and sugar until thick and pale in color (ribbon stage ). Add mascarpone, whip until well blended. Meanwhile. squeeze all water out of gelatin, place in bowl over a double boiler, melt down completely. In a separate bowl whip egg whites to a soft peak, gradually add sugar then slowly pour in melted gelatin sheets. Whip to a stiff glossy peak. Fold whites into mascarpone and yolk mixture then fold in whipped cream. Combine espresso and Kailua in a separate dish. To assemble soak one lady finger at a time, arrange neatly in rows close together until bottom of pan is completely covered. Pour 1/2 of the mousse onto the lady fingers. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of chocolate shavings over mousse. Repeat all steps to complete final layer. Chill until set. Yield: 1 hotel pan