Mixed Berry Tiramisu

Ingredients

12 unsweetened mixed berries
12 tb sugar
10 oz raspberries in syrup
1/4 c raspberry liqueur
2 ts vanilla extract
4 3/8 oz champagne
4 ladyfingers
8 oz packets mascarpone
1 pt strawberries
1 pt raspberries
1 blueberries
6 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan over heat until mixture resembles jam
1 biscuit
3 length
9 springform with
2 3/4 sides
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 gently spread
1/2 jam mixture over biscuits in bottom
1/2 slices mascarpone mixture over
1/2 cup raspberries

Instructions

syrop; arrange over fruit in pan, covering completely and trimming to fit. Gently spread remaining jam mixture over biscuits. Spoon remaining mascarpone mixture over; smooth top. Cover, chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Release pan sides. Transfer cake to platter. Arrange remaining fresh berries decoratively atop cake and serve. * Mascarpone is Italian cream cheese available at Italian markets and specialty food stores. If unavailable, blend 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese with 1/2 cup whipping cream and 6 tablespoons sour cream. Use 3 cups for this recipe. Bon Appetit Magazine August 1993