MG wrote:

>> My daughter makes a tiramisu that is good. She uses these cakes from
>> italy that are like lady finger only harder. I think lady fingers
>> would work. Dips them in a very strong brewed coffee with hefty dose
>> of brandy and sugar so they soften, adds a layer of sweetened
>> marscapone (or is it already sweetened?), cocoa, whipped cream, repeat
>> and shaves bittersweet chocolate on top. Chill to it sets.
>>
>> Karen
>>
>
> do you mean Savoiardi biscuits?
>
That's what I use. Sometimes they're a bit difficult to find but they're
always available here at least around Christmas. I can't imagine using
anything *else* for tiramisu.