TIRAMISU

Makes: 1 cake

Prep time: 25 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup castor sugar

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 cup mascarpone cheese

1 cup espresso, cooled off

3 T brandy

1 ½ packet lady fingers

cocoa powder

METHOD

1. In a bowl, beat whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Add mascarpone cheese and whip till stiff.

2. Dip biscuits into espresso and brandy, and layer to fit the round tin or dish. Spread half the whipped cream and mascarpone mixture on top of biscuits, sprinkle with cocoa powder, then top with another layer of bicuits dipped in brandy and coffee, followed by cream and mascarpone again. Sprinkle with more cocoa powder and chill in the fridge until serving.