Tiramisu

Randy Mayor; Leigh Ann Ross
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- Espresso drizzle:
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
- 2 tablespoons Kahlúa (coffee-flavored liqueur)
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Filling: - 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3.5-ounce) carton mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Kahlúa
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Remaining ingredients: - 24 cakelike ladyfingers (2 [3-ounce] packages)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate, grated
Preparation
To prepare espresso drizzle, combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons liqueur. Cool completely.
To prepare filling, combine cheeses in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons liqueur; beat at medium speed until well blended.
Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise. Arrange 24 ladyfinger halves, cut sides up, in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Drizzle half of espresso drizzle over ladyfinger halves. Spread half of filling over ladyfinger halves, and repeat procedure with remaining ladyfinger halves, espresso drizzle, and filling. Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa and chocolate; sprinkle evenly over top of filling. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
Note: Place toothpicks in the center and in each corner of the dish to prevent the plastic wrap from sticking to the tiramisu as it chills.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- 260 (28% from fat)
- Fat:
- 8g (sat 4.1g,mono 2.2g,poly 0.5g)
- Protein:
- 7.1g
- Carbohydrate:
- 38.4g
- Fiber:
- 0.5g
- Cholesterol:
- 55mg
- Iron:
- 0.8mg
- Sodium:
- 317mg
- Calcium:
- 104mg
Member Ratings and Reviews
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I was surprised when I made this, and didn't like it, seeing all the rave reviews regarding this recipe. I am not sure if the coffee was too strong, or there wasn't enough of the drizzle, but something is really lacking in this recipe. The filling is way too thick. I was hoping it would be lighter and fluffier. I will not make this version again.11/04/09
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This is an excellent, company-worthy dessert. And, so easy because you use store-bought ladyfingers and everything else goes together in a breeze and then chills while you make the rest of dinner. I've made this several times for my family, and we all agree that the texture, flavor, and serving sizes are all excellent. Our only adjustment is that this just seems like too much cake - if you use both of the packages of ladyfingers it seems to overwhelm the other ingredients. I only use one layer of cake; drizzle all the coffee over it, and just top with the cheese mixture in one layer. We like it much better this way. And, less calories, too!08/10/09




