Tiramisu

In top of double boiler, beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar with mixer for 5 minutes.

Set over simmering water; add Marsala and continue beating for 6 minutes.

(Keep beater on high speed.) Remove, set aside and cool.

In separate bowls, beat Mascarpone cheese (which is available in delis with imported cheeses) until smooth and whipping cream until it has soft peaks.

Fold together Mascarpone, whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla.

Mix together coffee and rum.

Layer one package of ladyfingers in flat bottom casserole and brush with 1/3 of the coffee mixture.

Spread 1/3 of the Mascarpone mixture on ladyfingers and top with 1/3 Marsala mixture.

Repeat with remaining ladyfingers, making 3 layers.

Sift cocoa powder evenly on top.

Cover lightly and refrigerate 3 hours.

Serves 10 to 12.