TIRAMISU LAYER BARS

Tiramisu Layer Bars image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

30 thin chocolate wafer cookies, crushed (1 1/2 cups crumbs)
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (room temperature)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
1 package (10.75 oz) frozen pound cake loaf, thawed
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 container (8 oz) mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter. Press in pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat coffee and granulated sugar to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Stir in liqueur.
Cut pound cake into 13 (1/2-inch) slices; trim to level top of each slice.
In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Add mascarpone cheese; beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form (do not overbeat). Spread half of whipped cream mixture over crust in pan. Top with pound cake slices, fitting snugly together. Brush with coffee syrup mixture until absorbed. Spread with remaining whipped cream mixture. Sift or sprinkle cocoa over top.
Cover; refrigerate 2 hours. Use foil to lift out of pan. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg