Sinless Tiramisu (chocolate)

I am one that LOVES me some Tiramisu...but don't do the coffee so this was a find I was thrilled about! It has all the glory of Tiramisu but with Chocolate and let me tell you if you like Chocolate and Tiramisu you will not be dissapointed.

I did tweek this recipe with the help of Theresa and it is HEAVEN.

1-2 C. of good hot cocoa made double strength (I used stephens DARK chocolate)
1/2 t. rum extract
1/2 T. vanilla

3 egg whites
1/2 C. sugar

8 oz Mascarpone cheese (softenend)

2-3 C. heavy whipping cream ( I think I used about 2)
1/2 C. sugar
1/4 t. cream of tartar

1 big bag of Lady Fingers about 35-40

unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

This will make a 9x13 pan and it also freezes beautifully.

Make the cocoa and add the vanilla and rum and let cool while you do the next step.

Whip the egg whites with the sugar until stiff peaks form and set aside
Whip the cream with 1/2 C. sugar and a dash of cream of tartar (this keeps it from separating)

Gently fold the cheese into the cream and then fold in the egg whites

Pour the cocoa into a shallow dish you can dip the cookies into. Dip each cookies for 2 seconds on each side and line the bottom of the pan then spread a layer of the cream mixture on top and dust with unsweetened cocoa powder. Repeat for the next layer placing the cookies in the opposite direction , cream and dust with cocoa. Place in the refridgerator and chill for an hour.