Maple Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 125 ml (1/2 cup) of hot espresso coffee
• 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) of maple syrup
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) of liqueur (like Triple Sec or Amaretto)
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) of dried raisins
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) of dried cranberries
• 6 eggs, separated
• Two 475 g tubs of mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• 3 ml (1/2 teaspoon) of vanilla extract
• 12 ladyfinger cookies, broken in half
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) of walnuts, grilled and chopped (optional)
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) of cocoa powder
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) of maple sugar (or maple flakes)

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix together the espresso and 125 ml (1/2 cup) of the maple syrup, then add the liqueur and dried fruit. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
3. In another large bowl, beat the mascarpone, egg yolks, vanilla and remaining maple syrup. Then, carefully fold into the egg whites using a spatula.
4. Place 6 cookies at the bottom of a 3 L (12 cups) glass dish, then pour half of the dried fruit and coffee mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle half of the nuts and spread half of the mascarpone filling on top.. Repeat to create a second layer. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, then sprinkle with cocoa and maple sugar before serving.