RICH TIRAMISU SQUARES

Rich Tiramisu Squares image

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 36 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 marble pound cake or 1 chocolate pound cake
3 tablespoons coffee liqueur
16 ounces cream cheese
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup mini chocolate chip
cocoa, for dusting

Steps:

Soften gelatin in water in a heat-proof dish for 3 minutes.
Place dish in skillet of simmering water and stir dissolving gelatin.
Cut the cake into scant 1/2-inch thick slices.
Place in bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking pan in a single layer, cutting to fit snugly.
Drizzle the coffee liqueur over cake slices.
In a processor, place cream cheese, ricotta, sugar and cocoa; process until smooth.
Add gelatin mixture, process to blend well.
Add chocolate chips, processing just to combine mixture.
Spread over cake and cover with plastic wrap.
Chill for about 3 hours, or until set.
Sprinkle the cocoa, then cut into squares.