Strawberry Tiramisu Dessert |
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Prep Time: 240 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 240 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Better make two pans of this, when you taste this you will know why ;-) Plan ahead this needs to chill a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours before serving. Three cups whipped cream may be used in place of the Cool whip, if you are preparing this 24 hours in advance I would suggest to use the Cool Whip it will hold up better with the refrigeration time. Ingredients:
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (or use neufchatel cheese, or one 8-ounce package of each) |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla |
3/4 cup powdered sugar (can use 1 cup) |
1 (8 ounce) container cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed (or use 3 cups sweetened whipped cream) |
1 cup strong brewed coffee (room temperature) |
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (optional) |
1 1/2 pints fresh strawberries (stemmed and sliced, about 18 ounces total) |
24 ladyfingers (split is half) |
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder |
Directions:
1. Prepare an 8 x 8-inch glass pan.
2. In a large bowl beat cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and well blended.
3. Gradually fold in the thawed Cool Whip (or 3 cups whipped cream if using) until completely blended.
4. In a small bowl combine coffee and coffee-flavored liqueur (if using).
5. Line the pan with enough ladyfinger halves to cover the bottom (place rounded sides down) if necessary cut ladyfingers to fit the dish.
6. Spoon 1/3 cup of the coffee mixture over the ladyfingers.
7. Top with 1/3 of the cheese mixture (about 1 cup) then spread out evenly.
8. Layer 1/3 of the slices strawberries over the cheese.
9. Repeat two more times ending with the cheese mixture (reserve the remaining strawberries to place on top before serving, place berries into a bowl, cover and refrigerate).
10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tiramisu for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
11. BEFORE SERVING; remove the plastic wrap, then sift the cocoa powder over the top, then arrange the reserved strawberry slices over the cocoa.
12. Serve immediately.
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