Planning a quiet but special proposal for Valentine's Day? Then do it 'sweetly' with this Raspberry Tiramisu recipe shared by Chef Ranjeet Sutar, Junior Sous Chef Pastry, The Orchid Hotel, Pune.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee

• 250gm mascarpone cheese

• 1/2 cup refined sugar

• 2 large egg yolks

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup whipped cream

• 1 cup fresh raspberries pure

• 8 -10 ladyfingers (sweet sponge cake)

• Cocoa powder to dusting on top

• Fresh raspberries for garnish

Method:

Make the Raspberry Cream

• In a large bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.

• Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract.

• In a separate bowl, take the whipped cream and fold into the mascarpone mixture, add fresh raspberries puree and fold.

Assemble the Tiramisu

• Dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee for about 3-5 seconds on each side. They should be soft and pliable but not too wet.

• In a large serving dish, create a layer of ladyfingers. You may need to trim them to fit the dish.

• Spread half of the raspberry cream over the ladyfingers.

• Repeat the layers, starting with the ladyfingers, and then the raspberry cream.

• Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 2-3 hours, till it is set properly.

• Dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder

• Garnish with Fresh Raspberries and serve cold