Amaretti Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 5 ounces amaretti italian crisp ( macaroons; 30 to 40, depending on size)
• 3 large eggs separated
• 0.5 cup heavy cream chilled
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese at room temperature
• 1 pinch salt 
• 1 cup very strong coffee cooled room temperature brewed
• 5 tablespoons sugar divided

Equipment

• bowl
• baking pan
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Beat together yolks and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until thick and pale, about 2 minutes. Beat in mascarpone until just combined.
2. Beat whites with salt in another large bowl with cleaned beaters until they just hold soft peaks.
3. Add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, a little at a time, beating, then continue to beat until whites just hold stiff peaks.
4. Beat cream in another bowl with cleaned beaters until it just holds stiff peaks. Gently but thoroughly fold cream into mascarpone mixture, then fold mixture into whites.
5. Pour espresso into a shallow bowl. Dip half of amaretti (15 to 2
6. in espresso for about 20 seconds, turning to coat both sides and letting excess drip off. Arrange in 1 layer in an 8-inch square baking dish.
7. Spread half of mascarpone mixture evenly over amaretti. Make another layer in same manner with remaining amaretti (dipped in espresso) and mascarpone mixture. Chill at least 6 hours.
8. •The eggs in this recipe are not cooked.• Tiramisu can be chilled up to 1 day.