Tiramisu Pie

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

2 pkts cream cheese - (8 oz ea) softened

cup sugar

teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

6 ladyfingers split

1 prepared 9" graham cracker pie crust

cup strong black coffee

1 tablespoon brandy extract

1 cup frozen whipped topping thawed

1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until well blended. Add the eggs and mix until blended.

Arrange the ladyfingers on the bottom of the pie crust and drizzle with the coffee and the brandy extract. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the ladyfingers and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the center is nearly set.

Cool on a wire rack, then cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Cover with a thin layer of the whipped topping and top with the chocolate sprinkles just before serving.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Comments: If you would like a more traditional taste, you can substitute a 15-ounce container of ricotta cheese. And feel free to use a lower-fat or fat-free cream cheese, ricotta cheese, or whipped topping.