Classic Tiramisu

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Dessert
Classic Tiramisu

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Plate of Tiramisu dusted with Cocoa Powder

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Recipe Data

6
Servings
15min
Prep
2hr15min
Total

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    Description

    Making a high-end tiramisu isn't difficult—there's not even baking involved! Simply layer these ingredients and garnish for an elegant Italian dessert.

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 6
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    2 (8 oz each) containers mascarpone cheese, softened to room temperature
    1 c. Hy-Vee powdered sugar
    1 c. Hy-Vee part-skim ricotta cheese, softened to room temperature
    1 ½ c. Hy-Vee light whipped topping, thawed
    ½ c. strong brewed Seattle's Best coffee
    ¼ c. coffee liqueur
    2 (10.77 oz each) loaf pound cakes
    2 tsp. Hy-Vee unsweetened cocoa powder

    Directions

    1. In large bowl, beat mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar until just blended. Fold in ricotta and whipped topping; set aside.
    2. In cup or small bowl, combine coffee and coffee liqueur; set aside.
    3. Slice each loaf of pound cake into 12 slices. Line bottom of 9-inch square pan with 8 slices of pound cake.
    4. Using a pastry brush, brush 1/4 cup of the coffee mixture over pound cake slices.
    5. Add one third of cheese mixture over pound cake, spreading to cover. Top with another layer of pound cakes slices, coffee mixture and cheese mixture. Repeat for third layer.
    6. Dust with cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
    7. *Test Kitchen Tip: For decorated top, place remaining third of cheese mixture into resealable plastic bag, cut corner and pipe mixture over pound cake.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    350 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 160mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 30g
    • Protein: 6g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Vitamin A 15%
    0%
    Vitamin C 0%
    0%
    Iron 4%
    0%
    Calcium 10%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Seasons Holiday 2008.