Creamy Kahlua Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 7 Egg Yolks
• 1 cup Sugar
• 3 cups Mascarpone Cheese
• 4 1/2 tablespoons Water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Powdered Gelatin
• 3 Egg Whites
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Heavy Cream, whipped
• 2 1/2 cups cooled Espresso
• 1/2 cup Kahlua
• 20 to 24 Ladyfingers
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder to garnish.

Directions

1. In a mixer with the whip attachment, whip egg yolks and 1 cup sugar until thick and pale in color (ribbon stage).
2. Add mascarpone and whip until well incorporated.
3. Pour water into a small bowl then pour powdered gelatin over it. Do not stir.
4. Allow gelatin to absorb all of the water,about 15 minutes.
5. Place the bowl on top of a small saucepan containing simmering water.
6. Immediately turn off the heat and allow the gelatin to dissolve completely.
7. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites to a soft peak, gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, then slowly pour in dissolved gelatin. Whip to a stiff, glossy peak.
8. Fold whites into mascarpone and yolk mixture then fold in whipped cream.
9. In a separate bowl, combine espresso and kahlua.
10. Soak 1 ladyfinger at a time in the espresso mixture.
11. In an 8 by 10-inch pan, arrange soaked ladyfingers close together in neat rows until the bottom of the pan is completely covered. Pour 1/2 of the mousse over the ladyfingers and smooth with a rubber spatula.
12. Create another layer then sprinkle the chocolate shavings over mousse. and chill until set.