Tiramisú – Easy AND Impressive

 

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We are sure your family and friends will love this simple dessert – give it a try!

Tiramisú

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp instant espresso powder such as Café Bustelo
  • 3 Tbsp boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 packages 3 ounces each of soft ladyfingers usually found in the bakery section
  • 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate such as Perugina or Godiva
  • unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Place the coffee and boiling water in a heat-proof bowl.  Stir to combine then add cold water.  Set the bowl aside.
  • Using your electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, heavy cream, and sugar until fluffy.
  • In a 1 1/2 to 2-quart glass bowl (7 or 8-inch diameter), spread 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on the bottom.
  • Dip 1/3 of the ladyfingers (one at a time and very quickly) in the espresso mixture and place them single file on top of the cheese.
  • Then place 1/3 of the remaining cheese mixture on top of the ladyfingers and smooth.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave chocolate on top the cheese.
  • Repeat each layer two more times, finishing with cheese mixture and shaved chocolate.
  • When you serve the tiramisú, dust it with the unsweetened cocoa powder.

Layers of Tiramisú

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