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Tiramisu

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Ingredients/Components

pkg - 2 3
vanilla extract
confectioners sugar - 2/3 c
sq - 3 oz
heavy whipping cream - 1 c
cream cheese, softened - 2 (8
plus 1/3 c - 3 Tbsp
instant Espresso or cappuccino coffee powder - 2 tsp

How to make tiramisu:

Start 3 hours before serving. In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese with 3 tablespoons milk until smooth and fluffy. Add confectioners sugar and beat in with 3 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir 2/3 grated chocolate. Set aside remaining chocolate for top of dessert.

In same bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat 1 cup heavy or whipping cream until stiff peaks form. With rubber spatula or wire whisk, fold whipped cream into cheese mixture.

In small bowl, stir instant Espresso powder, remaining 1/3 cup coffee flavored liqueur and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to 2 tablespoons water.

Separate ladyfingers in halves. Line 2 1/2-quart glass or crystal bowl with 1/4 of ladyfingers. Brush with 2 tablespoons of Espresso mixture. Spoon 1/2 of cheese mixture over ladyfingers. Repeat with ladyfingers, Espresso mixture and cheese mixture to make 2 more layers. Top with remaining ladyfingers, gently pressing ladyfingers into cheese mixture. Brush ladyfingers with remaining Espresso mixture. Sprinkle remaining grated chocolate over top of dessert, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish. Sprinkle reserved grated chocolate on top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Eggs/dairy, Italian.

Rating:

3.3

Average rating: 3.3, total votes: 9

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