QUICK & EASY TIRAMISU

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Quick and easy tiramisu-like dessert. Eliminates need for lady fingers and espresso. My entire family enjoys this light treat!

Provided by Stinkerbelle

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafer cookies
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals
5 eggs, separated
5 tablespoons sugar
chocolate, to create shavings for topping

Steps:

  • Separate 5 eggs.
  • -Whip egg whites until they form hard peaks, set aside.
  • -Whip egg yolks and sugar until mixture reaches a pale yellow color.
  • Blend in cream cheese and marscapone into egg yolk and sugar mixture for 5 minutes.
  • Add instant coffee crystals and continue to blend with mixture until crystals dissolve.
  • Add egg whites into creamed mix.
  • Line bottom of 8X8 or 9X9 pan with wafer cookies.
  • OPTIONAL STEP - you may brush tops of cookies with coffee for added flavor. I tried and found it took some of crunch out of cookies.
  • Spread layer of creamed mixture on top of cookies.
  • Repeat layering until creamed mix is gone.
  • Top of dessert should be cream layer.
  • Use chocolate to make shavings or dust onto top of completed dessert.
  • You may refridgerate or freeze depending on preference.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.6, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 163.4, Sodium 258.1, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8.2, Protein 8

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