Tiramasu (easy & good)
Ingredients
1 pkg lady fingers Italian cookies (recipe calls for crisp cookie type- but have made my own and used the soft spongy ones from the deli)
1 box instant vanilla pudding (I use Jello brand not a store brand) original recipe calls for cooked type
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large container marscapone cheese (find in the deli section or Italian specialty deli store)
2 cups very strong (espresso) coffee
1/3 cup of any of the following, (can omit this step) Kahula (any other coffee flavored liquor) or brandy
Preparation
1
It is better to make this early & let sit for a few hours or overnight so that the flavors can develop.
2
In a larger bowl, prepare the pudding to package directions.
3
When set, fold in the marscapone cheese and vanilla, set aside.
4
Combine coffee and liquor, if using, in a shallow bowl.
5
Open package of lady fingers.
6
For first layer spread about 1 cup of pudding mixture in bottom of pan.
7
For next layer, quickly dip ladyfinger into coffee and arrange in bottom of 13X9 pan.
8
Work quickly and do not drop lady finger in coffee as it will quickly dissolve.
9
(Alternate method: Arrange ladyfingers in bottom of pan & soak completely by spooning coffee on tops.)
10
Cover this bottom layer with 1/2 of the pudding mixture.
11
Lay another layer of coffee soaked ladyfingers.
12
Cover with remaining pudding mixture.
13
Decorate top of the Tiramsu with any of the following: cocoa powder, ground espresso beans, shaved dark chocolate or ground cinnamon.
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This dessert is very rich.
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Can make in any type of pan to get a taller piece with more layers.
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About
I received this recipe over 15 years ago from a co-workers aunt. (I modified it slightly) I have never had so many compliments from anything else I have ever made. I get requests to bring this.
Yield:
13 x 9 pan 18 pieces, but depends on how you slice & serve
Added:
Sunday, August 7, 2011 - 5:40am
