Desserts

Easy Tiramisu

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This was a real hit! Made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it! I used the entire coffee mix (1/2 cup) for the 1st ladyfingers layer, so it would soak through...I ...read more

posted by

Calderin-Fee

on 3/29/2013

time

prep:

20 min

total:

4 hr 20 min

servings

total:

12 servings, 1/2 cup each

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What You Need

pkg. (3 oz. each) soft ladyfingers, split, divided

1/2

cup freshly brewed strong MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee

1/4

cup sugar, divided

tsp. vanilla, divided

container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese

cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

Enjoy serving MAXWELL HOUSE coffee with this delicious recipe.

Make It

ARRANGE half the ladyfingers on bottom of 12x8-inch dish. Mix coffee, 2 Tbsp. sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla; brush half over ladyfingers in dish.

BEAT ricotta cheese, remaining sugar and remaining vanilla in medium bowl with mixer until well blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP.

SPOON half the ricotta mixture over ladyfingers in dish; cover with remaining ladyfingers. Brush with remaining coffee mixture; top with remaining ricotta cheese mixture. Sift cocoa over top of dessert. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Looking for something sweet? One serving of this easy-to-make dessert works well for an after meal treat.

Cooking Know-How

Recipes using brewed coffee often call for double strength or strong coffee since it tends to produce a better flavor in recipes.

Variations

Prepare as directed, using one of the following options: Raspberry Tiramisu: Drop 8 tsp. red raspberry preserves in small spoonfuls over first layer of ricotta mixture. Orange Tiramisu: Stir 3 Tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur into ricotta mixture before using to assemble dessert. Irish Cream Tiramisu: Stir 3 Tbsp. Irish cream liqueur into ricotta cheese mixture before using to assemble dessert.

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Calderin-Fee

posted:3/29/2013

This was a real hit! Made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it! I used the entire coffee mix (1/2 cup) for the 1st ladyfingers layer, so it would soak through...I made a second batch of coffe mix for the second layer of ladyfingers. I used Mascarpone Cheese for Tiramisu instead of Ricotta cheese and added 3Tbsp of Kahlua Liqueur. I'm making it again for Easter...By popular demand!

cctp1016

posted:2/8/2012

Absolutely loved it! Very addictive!! :)

treardon

posted:8/23/2011

This made us smile -- It was quick & simple and I had the ingredients on hand. My DH said it wasn't the best tiramisu he'd ever eaten but he'd certainly paid a lot for worse when we'd dined out!! LOL

yrubiano

posted:11/7/2010

This recipe was yummy...but more so the day after. I would recommend the following changes: use a bit less of the ricotta/whip cream mixture, and more soaked lady fingers (with more coffe!)Other than that it was a great alternative to the real thing! Will make again!

a cook

posted:11/24/2008

This was really delicious! All of my friends thought so too. What was really nice is that we live in a really small town and trying to find different ingredients like the traditional mascarpone cheese that this dessert usually takes is rather difficult and also very expensive. This was a totally successful and spot on substitute for one of my favorite desserts!

shamrock79

posted:9/8/2008

It tasted good but either it failed to mention or I didn't read that you need to use ALL the coffee mixture to make it moist. I substitued Irish whiskey for Kahlua and got lots of compliments.

mochah cook

posted:5/15/2008

I made this recipe for a special mother's day dessert and I have to say it was a big hit with the crowd. I will definitely keep this recipe in my recipe collection. It's simple, light, sweet and a perfect guilt-free dessert.

sandyasire

posted:3/31/2008

I would give this ten stars if I could! I made this dessert for the adults Easter Sunday. It was a huge hit. It is rich and very light at the same time.

missblondie05

posted:3/27/2008

I thought this recipe was very good. I used coffee liquor instead of regular coffee and it turned out really good. It was very easy to make and everyone enjoyed it. A little of this rich tasty dessert goes a long way.

a cook

posted:3/7/2008

The ladies in my card club really enjoyed this recipe.