Holly in FL Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 My recipe calls for "brandy"...but, I've also seen recipes that call for rum. Will someone please tell me if there is a "great brandy" that I should use for my dessert? Thanks! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 My recipe uses Marsala wine (a sweet Italian dessert wine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 Thanks! I'll use that instead. ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I'd use Kahlua. :001_smile: The coffee flavor really enhances tiramisu, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I wouldn't use Marsala I would just use brandy, rum or whiskey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I'd use Kahlua. :001_smile: The coffee flavor really enhances tiramisu, imo. I wouldn't use Marsala I would just use brandy, rum or whiskey. Kahlua would be good, rum is what is usually used. I think Marsala is too sweet and...wine-flavored. :tongue_smilie: Sorry, I can't think of a good descriptor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Since I assume they've swapped the normal espresso for a liqueur, I'd go with Kahlua. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 Nope...this cheesecake uses espresso powder. ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 If you need to purchase some brandy, I'd recommend a bottle of El Presidente from Mexico. It is very reasonable, and more than adequate in terms of quality. I would not be so happy to see one of my really good brandies go into a dessert, but El Presidente, I'd happily share. Christian Brothers, which is ubiquitous, could probably be found in a smaller size (good thing, or bad thing? :D) and would also be a reasonable choice (but isn't quite as good as the El Presidente). Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyRyan Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 DH uses one part Martell brandy, one part marsala wine. Sometimes, he'll substitute both for amaretto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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