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Expand2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons Bacardi 151 Ask a question about this ingredient
4 tablespoons sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
8 ounces marscapone cheese, at room temperature Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup heavy cream Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup strong brewed espresso, I use instant Ask a question about this ingredient
16 lady fingers Ask a question about this ingredient
6 ounces 72% dark chocolate, finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
In a medium bowl, beat Grand Marnier, Bacardi, sugar, and marscapone with an electric hand-held mixer for 1 minute, until well-combined and lightened.
Ask a question about this stepIn a separate small bowl, beat heavy cream with mixer until soft peaks form. Add sugar and beat until firm peaks form. Fold into marscapone.
Ask a question about this stepLine a loaf pan with 8 lady fingers dipped in the espresso. Layer on top half the marscapone and then sprinkle with half the chocolate. Repeat with another layer of dipped lady fingers, marscapone, and chocolate. Cover with plastic and chill of as long as possible, ideally overnight.
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Chef Michael Kiss is the Cooking Coach at Whole Foods Market in Rockville, Md.
I like how you've simplified the process of making tiramisu. Nicely done!