Delicious Dessert Recipes

Mocha Tiramisu

Ingredients

  Ladyfingers:  
2 tablespoon instant coffee crystals 1/4 cup hot water 1 (3 oz.) package ladyfingers
  Filling:  
3 tablespoon instant coffee granules or crystals 1 1/2 tablespoon hot water 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 oz.) package mascarpone or cream cheese 2 cup heavy cream, divided 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoon powdered sugar Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips for garnish
Unsweetened cocoa powder for garnish    
     

Directions

Step 1: Stir 2 tablespoons coffee crystals and 1/4 cup hot water in small bowl until dissolved. Separate ladyfingers into halves. Place cut side up on tray or cookies sheet. Brush with liquid coffee. Cover with plastic wrap.

Step 2: (To make Mascarpone Filling) Combine 3 tablespoons coffee crystals and 1 1/2 teaspoon hot water in small bowl until blended. Beat 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk and mascarpone in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups cream, vanilla and thick coffee mixture. Beat until soft peaks form. Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

Step 3: (To make Chocolate Filling) Place 1/4 cup chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave in additional 10 second intervals until melted. Stir in remaining sweetened condensed milk until smooth.

Step 4: Layer each of 8 glass dessert dishes or coffee cups with 1 tablespoon chocolate filling and 3 ladyfinger halves arranged against sides of dish. Fill center with mascarpone filling. Cover; chill at least 2 hours.

Step 5: Beat remaining cream and powdered sugar in small bowl with electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form. Spoon on top just before serving. Garnish with mini chocolate chips or sprinkle with cocoa powder, if desired. Enjoy