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Microwave Mocha Tiramisu Recipe

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This recipe is from Specialty Bakers, 450 S. State Rd., Marysville, PA 17053 (1-800-755-9890). It was published to promote their ladyfingers. They call themselves "The Ladyfinger Specialist Since 1901." Makes 12 to 16 servings.

Ingredients

• EGG YOLKS, 6
• SUGAR, 1 cup
• SUISSE MOCHA INSTANT COFFEE POWDER, 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons
• MILK, 1/4 cup
• CREAM CHEESE, 2 packages (8 ounces each)
• HEAVY OR WHIPPING CREAM, 1 cup + 1/2 cup
• LADYFINGERS, 2 packages (3 ounces each)
• HOT WATER, 1 tablespoon
• COFFEE LIQUEUR, 1/4 cup
• VANILLA EXTRACT, 1/2 tablespoon + 1/4 teaspoon
• CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR, 2 tablespoons

Directions

1. In a medium micro-proof bowl, beat egg yolks, sugar, 1/4-cup coffee powder and milk with wire whisk or fork.
2. Microwave on high (full power) 3 to 4 minutes or just until slightly thickend and sugar dissolves, stirring once during cooking.
3. Place bowl in ice water 15 minutes to cool.
4. Meanwhile, line bottom and side of 2-1/2 to 3-quart bowl of souffle dish with ladyfinger halves, split sides up.
5. Brush with about 2 tablespoons Mocha Sauce (directions follow).
6. In larger mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until blended and fluffy.
7. Gradually add cooled egg yolk mixture, beating well after each addition.
8. In a small mixer bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form.
9. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
10. Spoon half of mixture into ladyfinger-lined bowl.
11. Repeat ladyfingers, Mocha Sauce and cheese layers.
12. Gently press additional ladyfinger halves, split sides down, onto top.
13. Brush with remaining Mocha Sauce, and garnish with Mocha Whipped Cream (directions follow).
14. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Mocha Sauce

1. In small bowl, combine hot water and 2 teaspoons Suisse Mocha instant coffee powder.
2. Stir until coffee is dissolved.
3. Blend in coffee liqueur and 1/2-teaspoon vanilla extract.

Mocha Whipped Cream

1. In small mixer bowl, combine 1/2-cup heavy or whipping cream, unsifted confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon Suisse Mocha instant coffee powder, and 1/4-teaspoon vanilla extract.
2. Whip until stiff peaks form.