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Chocolate-Lover's 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

• CREAM CHEESE, 2 packages (8 ounces each)
• MILK, 3 tablespoons
• CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR, unsifted, 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon
• COFFEE LIQUEUR, 3 tablespoons + 1/4 cup
• VANILLA EXTRACT, 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon
• SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE, grated, 2 squares (2 ounces), reserve some for garnish
• HEAVY OR WHIPPING CREAM, 1 cup + 1/2 cup
• LADYFINGERS, 2 packages (3 ounces each)
• HOT WATER, 1 tablespoon
• INSTANT COFFEE GRANULES, 2 teaspoons

Directions

1. In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until blended and fluffy.
2. Blend in 2/3-cup confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
3. Add grated chocolate.
4. In small mixer bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Line bottom and side of 2-1/2 to 3-quart bowl or souffle dish with ladyfinger halves, split sides up.
6. Brush with about 2 tablespoons Espresso Sauce (directions follow).
7. Spoon one-third cheese mixture into ladyfinger-lined bowl.
8. Repeat ladyfingers, Espresso Sauce and cheese mixture two more times.
9. Garnish with Sweetened Whipped Cream (directions follow) and additional grated chocolate.
10. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Espresso Sauce

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

Sweet Whipped Cream

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