Tiramisu I

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

Recipe By : Tony Blakemore

Serving Size : 12

Preparation Method

1/2 cup almonds — (4 ounces) ground

1/2 cup hazelnuts — (4 ounces) ground

1 cup coffee — prepared & cooled

6 eggs — separated

1/2 cup Splenda — divided

1 pound mascarpone cheese — (450 grams)

2 tablespoons Marsala wine

3 tablespoons brandy

1/2 teaspoon orange extract

8 ounces bitter chocolate — grated or finely chopped.

What could be more appropriate than Tiramisu, the traditional Italian dish. Originally known as Zuppa del duca, it became Zuppa Inglese when the English population in Florence in the 1800s adopted the dish as their own favorite. Today there are many variations. Fortunately we have a Low carb version.

Soak the nuts and 2 tablespoons Splenda in the coffee for a few hours. Beat the egg yolks with the remaining sweetener until the yolks turn pale yellow in color and the mixture gets very fluffy. Add the mascarpone and liquid ingredients and stir gently.

Beat the egg whites until they are in stiff peaks. Fold them into the mascarpone mixture.

Take the serving dish and add a layer of half the nuts, then a layer of mascarpone mixture, finally a sprinkling of unsweetened chocolate. Repeat. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Serves 12.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 385 Calories; 37g Fat (82.1% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 146mg Cholesterol; 54mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 7 Fat.