Tiramisu of chocolate cake and apricot, strawberry or mixed berries confiture

Ingredients

• 6 eggs separated
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 250 grams (box) mascarpone cheese
• 250 grams of white cheese for baking
• 150 grams of chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts)
• 1/2 cup of cocoa
• 2 chocolate cakes
• 1/2 cup of espresso
• 3 tablespoons of brandy
• 1 and a half cups of apricot or strawberry or mixed berries confiture

Preparation

• Whip the egg whites for a few minutes, while whipping add half of the amount of sugar until a stable foam is obtained
• Transfer the foam from the mixer bowl to another bowl
• In the mixing bowl, put the egg yolks, vanilla and the rest of the sugar and beat for 3-4 minutes
• Add the cheese to the yolk mixture and mix by hand with a whisk until a uniform mixture is obtained
• Into the this mixture “fold” in the egg white foam
• Slice each cake into 3 long slices and dip them in the coffee/brandy mixture

Assembly

• Line a square dish with the chocolate cake layers, pour an even layer of apricot or strawberry or mixed berries confiture on them
• Spread a thick layer of mascarpone cream on top of the jam and sprinkle chopped nuts
• Put another layer of chocolate cake on top and repeat all the steps again, finishing with a handful of chopped nuts

Serving

• Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving, slice into squares and serve on a beautiful serving plate