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Tiramisu

• 4 tablespoons espresso coffee
• 1 tablespoon grappa
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 8 ounces marscapone cheese
• 24 savoiardi biscuits
• 1 ounce sweet chocolate, grated

In a small bowl, combine the coffee and grappa; set aside

In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks together with the sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Add the marscapone and blend. Gently fold the egg whites into the cheese mixture.

Place half of the biscuits in the bottom of a 10-inch square baking dish or larger serving plate. Sprinkle with half of the coffee mixture. Cover with half of the cheese mixture, and repeat process. Refrigerate tiramisu for 4 hours before serving with grated chocolate.