Are you looking for an easy yet elegant dessert that can be made in advance? If so try this!

Zeppole’s Biscotti Tiramisu (Party Size)

Ingredients:

6 Egg Yolks

1 pound of mascarpone cheese (if you can’t find it in a grocery store this is a workable substitute http://www.food.com/recipe/mascarpone-cheese-substitute-66077?scaleto=8&mode=null&st=true)

6 Egg Whites, Stiffly Beaten

¼ cup heavy cream

1 ¼ cups strong brewed coffee, cold

8 Zeppole’s Lemon Almond Biscotti (I used Zeppole’s Biscotti Dunkers which is an assortment of Lemon and Chocolate Biscotti ends and pieces)

1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions:

1. Dissolve 2/3 cup sugar in coffee.

2. In a medium bowl beat together the egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar. Then using a wooden spoon or spatula stir in mascarpone cheese, beaten egg whites, and cream; stir until smooth. Set aside.

3. Place Zeppole’s Biscotti in a single layer in a 9 x 13-inch glass, baking dish. Pour the coffee mixture over the biscotti and allow Biscotti to saturate with coffee.

4. Spread a layer of cheese mixture over the Biscotti; repeat layers, ending with cheese mixture.

5. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Sprinkle with cocoa just before serving.

I personally just wanted a family size amount so I cut the recipe in half and it filled a square pyrex pan. You can also recreate this recipe in a small shooter or martini glass to give a personalized touch for each party member.

Try it out and let us know how it goes.

This recipe is great for a Saturday morning French Toast or if your family is in the mood for some great breakfast for dinner Friday night this is also a great choice. Since Friday is the only day the Challah loaf is available at Zeppole Baking Co. it makes the Challah a hot item that sells out rather quickly so come early to get it while you can.

Zeppole’s Challah French Toast Recipe

Ingredients You’ll Need:

6 Large Eggs

1 ½ cups Whole Milk

½ teaspoon Kosher Salt

½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 Tablespoon Honey or Agave

1 Large Loaf of Zeppole’s Challah Bread

Unsalted Butter

Vegetable Oil

(Any wanted toppings)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla, honey and salt

Slice the Challah in ¾ inch thick slices

Soak the slices of bread in the egg mixture, turning once

Heat 1 Tablespoon of butter and 1 Tablespoon of oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat

Add soaked bread and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until nicely browned

Place the cooked French toast on a sheet pan and keep it warm in the oven.

Fry the remaining soaked bread slices, adding butter and oil in equal parts as needed

(Recipe adapted from http;//www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/challah-french-toast-recipe/index.html)

Although everyone in my family agreed the Zeppole’s Challah French Toast was delicious we all had different favorite toppings.

Try out the recipe and let us know what your favorite toppings for Zeppole’s Challah French Toast are.