Tiramisu

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   TO MAKE THE SYRUP:.

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   In a small saucepan, heat the water and sugar until thickened.

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   Remove from the heat and add the espresso.

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   Set aside.

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   TO MAKE THE CREAM:.

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   In the bowl of a standing mixer or by hand, cream the mascarpone with the confectioners sugar, Grand Marnier, and orange zest.

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   In another bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks and then fold into the soften mascarpone.

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   TO ASSEMBLE THE TIRAMISU:.

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   Break up 4-6 ladyfingers and soak them in a third of the syrup.

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    Dip the remaining ladyfingers in the syrup and then rest them on the inside of 4 wineglasses.

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    Dip the ladyfingers just enough to soak up the syrup but not to make them soggy.

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    Pipe or spoon a third of the cream into the glasses, then add some of the soaked ladyfinger pieces, and a third of the chocolate.

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    Repeat this until you have used all the cream.

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    Garnish the tiramisu with a dusting of cinnamon and the coffee, Chill for 1 or 2 hours and serve.

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