A recipe by Mr Maklowicz, which I simply had to try for many reasons, for example- I don’t have to lose 5kg, so tiramisu is always a good idea, it called for no eggs, a first for me, so I had to try, plus I had all the ingredients at home. And Robert doesn’t really put a foot wrong when it comes to good food, so before lunch earlier today it has been made. And now it’s been tried. Enrico and family will be here tomorrow, I think he should taste it, let’s see what an Italian thinks of that. 🙂

For starters, a strong coffee was made in a moka, savoyardi biscuits nicely lined up in a dish and waiting for it. Some mascarpone, icing sugar, freshly grated orange zest, from one of those amazing Italian oranges in season right now. A splash of grappa and a splash of cointreau. In all honesty, 3 splashes of each. I kept adding as I was thinking I can’t taste it enough. I’m glad I stopped after 3, it is seriously boozy!Some vanilla paste, a bit of fresh orange juice. All this nicely whipped, to pack it full of air.

To assemble I also did something new; I used to dip my biscuits in the bowl full of coffee, now I gently poured the sweetened coffee onto the lined up biscuits. Mascarpone Booze Fest on top, more coffee biscuits, more cream. The top layer has a bit more of fresh orange zest, grated dark chocolate and a sprinkling of cocoa.

I am yet to discover how to take a good photo of a portion of tiramisu!

In spite of a bit too much booze it’s an excellent recipe and Rob’s right, egg yolks are not necessary. Husband approves! 🙂