Coffee-Scented Tiramisu
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
24 crisp ladyfinger cookies (7-ounce package); see Note
1 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons confectionersÂ
Whip cream to firm peaks. Beat cream cheese, sugar, coffee liqueur and vanilla in medium-size bowl for
3 to 4 minutes or
until light and creamy Fold whipped cream into cream-cheese mixture
Arrange half of ladyfingers in dish just large enough to hold them in one
layer, such as a 12 x
7-inch dish. Drizzle with half the coffee. Top with half the cream-cheese
mixture, spreading
smooth. Sprinkle with half the cocoa. Arrange the remaining ladyfingers over
cocoa. Drizzle with
remaining coffee. Top with remaining cream-cheese mixture, smoothing the top
Sprinkle with
remaining cocoa.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Dust with
confectionersÂ