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Peach Brandy 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 4 servings.

Ingredients

• LITE CREAM CHEESE (NEUFCHATEL), 1 package (8 ounces)
• PEACH BRANDY, 2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon
• MILK, 1 tablespoon
• CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR, 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons unsifted
• VANILLA EXTRACT, 1/2 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon
• HEAVY OR WHIPPING CREAM, 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup
• LADYFINGERS, 1 package (3 ounces)
• ESPRESSO OR STRONG COFFEE, 2 to 3 tablespoons, cooled
• FRESH OR CANNED PEACHES, 1 cup diced, well-drained
• PEACHE SLICES, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons peach brandy, and milk until blended and fluffy.
2. Blend in 1/2-cup confectioners' sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
3. In a small mixer bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold into cream cheese mixture and set aside.
5. Line four 8-ounce dessert dishes with ladyfinger halves, split sides in.
6. Brush with espresso coffee.
7. Spoon half of cream cheese mixture into ladyfinger-lined dishes.
8. Spoon peaches over the top.
9. Spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over the peaches.
10. Garnish with Brandy Whipped Cream (directions follow).
11. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
12. Garnish with peach slices just before serving.

Brandy Whipped Cream

1. In a small mixer bowl, combine 1/2-cup heavy or whipping cream, 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon peach brandy, and 1/4-teapoon vanilla extract.
2. Whip until stiff peaks form.