We found this great Tiramisu recipe online and tried it on the weekend. It was actually very easy to prepare.  When you look up Tiramisu online, you will find tons of recipes, so it's hard to decide which one is good. We liked this one because it's seemed easy and used natural ingredients.

Tirami su literally means "pick me up" in reference to the effects of the sugar and espresso. They also say it means "pick me up to heaven" due to the delightful taste. This traditional Italian dessert is sooo delicious, it will pick you up! Here is the recipe.

Tiramisu

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 egg yolks
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar (you can use less if you wish)
• 1 1/4 cups mascarpone cheese
• 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers
• 1/3 cup coffee flavored liqueur (we used espresso and added rum)
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
• 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water. Reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whip yolks until thick and lemon colored.

2. Add mascarpone to whipped yolks. Beat until combined. In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into yolk mixture and set aside.

3. Split the lady fingers in half, and line the bottom and sides of a large glass bowl (we used 8.5 by 13 inches baking pan). Brush with coffee liqueur. Spoon half of the cream filling over the lady fingers. Repeat ladyfingers, coffee liqueur and filling layers. Garnish with cocoa and chocolate curls. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

4. To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler and run it down the edge of the chocolate bar.

Enjoy!