APPLE DESSERT

(APFEL TIRAMISU)

This recipe is simpler to prepare if you can purchase the Lady Fingers; however, they are not always readily available so I have provided a recipe from a friend.

LADY FINGERS

(LÖFFELBISKUITS)

3          eggs (separated)

3          tablespoons warm water

    1/2   cup sugar

1          teaspoon vanilla extract

    2/3   cup flour

    2/3   cup cornstarch

    1/4   teaspoon baking powder

            dash of salt

Beat the egg whites with a dash of salt until stiff and place in the refrigerator.  In a medium size bowl beat egg yolks with warm water until creamy gradually adding the sugar while beating.  You should beat the egg yolks approximately 5 minutes. Place the egg whites on top and sift the flour, cornstarch and baking powder over the egg whites.  Fold into the egg mixture.  Place into a pastry bag and form rectangles (2 ½” x 1”) onto a greased and floured cookie sheet.  Bake in a preheated oven at 350° for 11-14 minutes until they are lightly browned.

Makes 20-24 Lady Fingers

DESSERT:

1          cup ricotta cheese

2          6 oz. containers vanilla flavored yogurt

3          tablespoons milk

1  1/2   tablespoons sugar

2  2/3   cups natural applesauce

    1/2   teaspoons coca

Place ricotta cheese yogurt, milk and sugar into a bowl and mix well.  Lay Lady Fingers on the bottom of a 2 1/2 quart casserole.  Spread a layer of applesauce over the top and then a layer of cheese mixture.  Repeat this layering process until all the applesauce and cheese mixture are used.  Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.  Just before serving sprinkle the cocoa over the top.

Serves 6-8