Irish Cream Tiramisu

After trying my hand at the easy tiramisu . ( Recipe posted earlier ) I went through recipes online and came out with this one. Turns out very authentic. A must try.!!

Here is what you need.

• 2 packets of lady fingers. ( These are authentic tiramisu biscuits which you will find in any grocery stores. )
• 2 x 8 oz Mascarpone cheese. ( Trader Joe's carries the best and cheapest one. )
• 1 x 8 oz Cool whip
•  6 egg yolks.
• 6 egg whites
• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 1/2 cup Irish cream ( or any coffee liqueur like Kaluha )
• 1 cup brewed dark coffee ( You can use the instant coffee as well. Mix 2 tsp in 1 cup water)
• 2 to 3 tsp Irish cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Cocoa for dusting

Here is how you do it.

1. In a double boiler , add the egg yolks , Irish cream and sugar. Add the instant coffee powder. Keep stirring till the mixture becomes creamy and of custard consistency. Cool the mixture.
2. In another bowl , whisk egg whites till they form  stiff peaks. 
3. Mix mascarpone cheese , cool whip and the custard mixture.
4. Then fold in the egg whites.
5. Make a concoction of coffee and irish cream .
6. Dip the ladyfingers one by one till they are slightly damp and not soggy.
7. Arrange the biscuits in a glass bowl.
8. Add half of the tiramisu mixture on the layer of biscuits.
9. Repeat Step 7 -9
10. Now dust cocoa powder on the tiramisu using a strainer. ( Put cocoa powder in a tea strainer and slightly tap it as you dust the tiramisu
11. Refrigerate overnight
12. Serve chilled.
13. This recipe makes Tiramisu for a group of 10 or more.