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capt_noonie · 06-24-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by enchilila

Do Lady Fingers have a cream filling? If I can't find them anywhere, do you think I could use Zingers or Twinkies without spoiling the recipe?

Oh man I'm sorry but this made me laugh! No you cannot use Zingers or Twinkies in place of lady fingers. The ones you need are the hard ones IF the lady fingers are going on the bottom. They soak in espresso and become soft. There are some that put the lady fingers on the outside, standing up going around the sides of the tiramisu, and tie a ribbon around it to keep them from falling over. Those I suppose you can use the soft, since nothing will be sitting on top of them, but you would still need the hard ones that go inside.

I believe the correct spelling is Savoiardi biscuits

yorkietalkjilly · 06-24-2012, 07:00 PM

I might go out for Italian for lunch tomorrow just so I can order Tiramisu for dessert, now that it's been talked about so much. Wow, it is so, so good when done right. Tiramisu & a lovely cup of exquisitely brewed coffee from a good restaurant with a handsome waiter.....

Lil Sis · 06-24-2012, 07:18 PM

I have to tell you a funny story about making tiramisu. I teach food production in a middle school. We were making tiramisu for a luncheon. I had the students make the lady fingers...we made 50 cookies. I left the on the counter, covered so the next day we could finish the tiramisu. The custodians ate them. The hard lady fingers are not that food just plain.. But they ate all of them

I guess because I had them on trays on the counter I was gifting them.. I was not happy.

So...could your bake your own lady fingers?

yorkietalkjilly · 06-24-2012, 07:30 PM

Sure she could. My mom used to make her own & we loved them.

ancora_imparo · 06-25-2012, 07:26 AM

My mom uses the softish ones, and her recipe is awesome. She gets hers from big lots usually, it is a clear package and has bright orange on it.

I would try and look and shape and consistency of cookie on package or through package as opposed to what they call it, if you can.

Call me biased but I'm not sure i'd even try a recipe made with twinkies-heavy cream, ricotta cheese, and twinkies? *shudders*

Keep a keen eye out, and don't despair, you will find them eventually

enchilila · 06-25-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Sis

I have to tell you a funny story about making tiramisu. I teach food production in a middle school. We were making tiramisu for a luncheon. I had the students make the lady fingers...we made 50 cookies. I left the on the counter, covered so the next day we could finish the tiramisu. The custodians ate them. The hard lady fingers are not that food just plain.. But they ate all of them

I guess because I had them on trays on the counter I was gifting them.. I was not happy.

So...could your bake your own lady fingers?

Heads would have rolled!!!

I'm sure I could bake my own, but I like to take the easy way out, whenever possible!

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Sure she could. My mom used to make her own & we loved them.

Oh, I bet your mom's Tiramisu was fantastic! Anytime a recipe is all homemade, it is much better.

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Originally Posted by ancora_imparo

My mom uses the softish ones, and her recipe is awesome. She gets hers from big lots usually, it is a clear package and has bright orange on it.

I would try and look and shape and consistency of cookie on package or through package as opposed to what they call it, if you can.

Call me biased but I'm not sure i'd even try a recipe made with twinkies-heavy cream, ricotta cheese, and twinkies? *shudders*

Keep a keen eye out, and don't despair, you will find them eventually

I would never substitute Lady Fingers with Twinkies, etc. I want the true taste of the Tiramisu or it would be a waste of my time. I can't wait to find the Lady Fingers. I'm calling our local Big Lots right now. Thanks!

ancora_imparo · 06-25-2012, 01:29 PM

If they don't have them now, they may get them in later as their stock sometimes changes.

enchilila · 06-25-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

I might go out for Italian for lunch tomorrow just so I can order Tiramisu for dessert, now that it's been talked about so much. Wow, it is so, so good when done right. Tiramisu & a lovely cup of exquisitely brewed coffee from a good restaurant with a handsome waiter.....

Did you go for Italian today and get your Tiramisu?

enchilila · 06-25-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Oh man I'm sorry but this made me laugh! No you cannot use Zingers or Twinkies in place of lady fingers. The ones you need are the hard ones IF the lady fingers are going on the bottom. They soak in espresso and become soft. There are some that put the lady fingers on the outside, standing up going around the sides of the tiramisu, and tie a ribbon around it to keep them from falling over. Those I suppose you can use the soft, since nothing will be sitting on top of them, but you would still need the hard ones that go inside.

I believe the correct spelling is Savoiardi biscuits

I really can cook, really I can!

Just not Tiramisu until I find Lady Fingers!

ancora_imparo · 06-25-2012, 05:18 PM

I wanted to mention, if you make this in a bowl, you can sort of line the bowl with the lady fingers so they'll be on the outside. Presentation would be more like a pudding then, unless you want to just barely freeze it so you can flip the bowl upside down and slide it out carefully.

enchilila · 06-25-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ancora_imparo

I wanted to mention, if you make this in a bowl, you can sort of line the bowl with the lady fingers so they'll be on the outside. Presentation would be more like a pudding then, unless you want to just barely freeze it so you can flip the bowl upside down and slide it out carefully.

I love this idea! I have the perfect bowl! What is the typical presentation?

Micah my love · 06-25-2012, 06:13 PM

While looking for lady fingers you can buy Tiramisu at Sams, that is where i get mine

enchilila · 06-25-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Micah my love

While looking for lady fingers you can buy Tiramisu at Sams, that is where i get mine

You're kidding me! Now this would definitely be taking the easy way out, which I do whenever possible.

I wonder if my dh would believe that I made it?

Is it expensive?

Micah my love · 06-25-2012, 06:27 PM

Not to bad but i only buy a small portion, dh don't like

enchilila · 06-26-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Micah my love

Not to bad but i only buy a small portion, dh don't like

My dh saw the recipe. He was sold on it when he saw the words "coffee" and "rum".

06-24-2012, 07:00 PM	#17
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I might go out for Italian for lunch tomorrow just so I can order Tiramisu for dessert, now that it's been talked about so much. Wow, it is so, so good when done right. Tiramisu & a lovely cup of exquisitely brewed coffee from a good restaurant with a handsome waiter..... __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

06-24-2012, 07:18 PM	#18
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	I have to tell you a funny story about making tiramisu. I teach food production in a middle school. We were making tiramisu for a luncheon. I had the students make the lady fingers...we made 50 cookies. I left the on the counter, covered so the next day we could finish the tiramisu. The custodians ate them. The hard lady fingers are not that food just plain.. But they ate all of them I guess because I had them on trays on the counter I was gifting them.. I was not happy. So...could your bake your own lady fingers? __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

06-24-2012, 07:30 PM	#19
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Sure she could. My mom used to make her own & we loved them. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

06-25-2012, 06:13 PM	#27
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	While looking for lady fingers you can buy Tiramisu at Sams, that is where i get mine __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

06-25-2012, 06:27 PM	#29
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	Not to bad but i only buy a small portion, dh don't like __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

06-25-2012, 07:26 AM	#20
ancora_imparo YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 354	My mom uses the softish ones, and her recipe is awesome. She gets hers from big lots usually, it is a clear package and has bright orange on it. I would try and look and shape and consistency of cookie on package or through package as opposed to what they call it, if you can. Call me biased but I'm not sure i'd even try a recipe made with twinkies-heavy cream, ricotta cheese, and twinkies? shudders Keep a keen eye out, and don't despair, you will find them eventually

06-25-2012, 01:29 PM	#22
ancora_imparo YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 354	If they don't have them now, they may get them in later as their stock sometimes changes.

06-25-2012, 05:18 PM	#25
ancora_imparo YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 354	I wanted to mention, if you make this in a bowl, you can sort of line the bowl with the lady fingers so they'll be on the outside. Presentation would be more like a pudding then, unless you want to just barely freeze it so you can flip the bowl upside down and slide it out carefully.