Tipsy Tiramisu

Ingredients:
6 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 T vanilla extract
2 lbs imported mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups strong espresso coffee
1/2 cup dark rum
Italian ladyfingers
Shaved unsweetened chocolate

In a large bowl, whip together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Add the mascarpone and creame and whip until smooth.

In a small bowl, combine the coffee and rum. Working one ladyfinger at a time, soak the ladyfinger in the coffee mixture for a count of three, then arrange them in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch pan. Top the ladyfingers with half of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat with more ladyfingers, forming a second layer. Top with the remaining mascarpone mixture and shaved chocolate. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Source: Giovanni Geurrera from Uva Trattoria Italiana, by way of Copia American Center for Wine Food and the Arts