* Exported from MasterCook * 

Recipe By     : Tony Blakemore 
Serving Size  : 12

Amount    Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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 1/2      cup           almonds -- (4 ounces) ground 
 1/2      cup           hazelnuts -- (4 ounces) ground 
 1        cup           coffee -- prepared & cooled 
 6                      eggs -- separated 
 1/2      cup           Splenda -- divided 
 1        pound         mascarpone cheese -- (450 grams) 
 2        tablespoons   Marsala wine 
 3        tablespoons   brandy 
 1/2      teaspoon      orange extract 
 8        ounces        bitter chocolate -- grated or finely chopped. 

What could be more appropriate than Tiramisu, the traditional 
Italian dish. Originally known as Zuppa del duca, it became Zuppa Inglese 
when the English population in Florence in the 1800s adopted the dish as 
their own favorite.  Today there are many variations. Fortunately we have a 
Low carb version. 

Soak the nuts and 2 tablespoons Splenda in the coffee for a few hours. Beat 
the egg yolks with the remaining sweetener until the yolks turn pale yellow 
in color and the mixture gets very fluffy. Add the mascarpone and liquid 
ingredients and stir gently. 

Beat the egg whites until they are in stiff peaks. Fold them into the 
mascarpone mixture. 

Take the serving dish and add a layer of half the nuts, then a layer of 
mascarpone mixture, finally a sprinkling of unsweetened chocolate. Repeat. 
Chill for at least an hour before serving. 

Serves 12. 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 385 Calories; 37g Fat (82.1% calories 
from fat); 9g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 146mg Cholesterol; 
54mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 7 Fat.