… My First Daring Bakers Challenge

   I did it -I joined the Daring Bakers community.  My very first challenge is everyone’s favorite afternoon pick-me-up. Tiramisu!  I love tiramisu so much.  This is the second time I’ve made it this year. They chose Tiramisu as the challenge for the month.

Ingredients

For the zabaglione:
2	large egg yolks
3	tablespoons sugar
¼	cup Marsala wine (or port or coffee)
¼	teaspoon vanilla extract
½	teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
For the vanilla pastry cream:
¼	cup sugar
1	tablespoon all purpose flour
½	teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
½	teaspoon vanilla extract
1	large egg yolk
¾	cup whole milk
For the whipped cream:
1	cup chilled heavy cream (we used 25%)
¼	cup sugar
½	teaspoon vanilla extract
To assemble the tiramisu:
2	cups brewed espresso, warmed
1	teaspoon rum extract (optional)
½	cup sugar
⅓	cup mascarpone cheese
36	savoiardi/ ladyfinger biscuits (you may use less)
2	tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

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