Tiramisu

• 1/2 cup strong coffee
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tbls Frangelica
• 1/2 tbls Creme de Caoco 
• Combine in a flat, shallow dish.

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 1/2 tbls sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Add all ingredients to mixing bowl and beat to soft peaks.

Ladyfingers

• 1/2 c. flour
• 1 1/2 T. cornstarch
• 3 eggs, separated
• 5 T. sugar
• 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• powdered sugar

Beat egg yolks with 2 T. sugar until thick and very pale. Beat in vanilla. Sift flour and cornstarch together ocer mixtur, but do not fold in yet. I second bowl, whip whites until foamy; add cream of tartar. Slowly add remaining sugar. Beat to stiff peaks. Fold whites into flour mixture in three batches, just until incorporated. Pipe into 3 inch long strips, one inch apart, on papered sheet pan. Dust with powdered sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes until firm and spongy, but not brown. DO NOT ALLOW LADY FINGERS TO BROWN.

To assemble
Dip ladyfingers briefly into coffee mixture and pace in the bottom of the serving vessel. Spread a layer of cheese mixture over this. Top with semi sweet chocolate bits. Repeat. If desired, dust with cocoa powder before serving.