Super Quick Tiramisu

By polledl

Tiramisu is the classic Italian dessert, with as many variations as there are regions of that diverse country. This speedy version is supper-easy to make, and is best served in individual parfait glasses or dessert dishes.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. lady fingers sponge cakes
• 1/2 cup strong black coffee or espresso
• 2 oz. coffee flavor liqueur
• 2 cups mascarpone cheese, available in specialty cheese case of supermarket
• 1/2 cup powdered confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Open the ladyfingers and separate them. Combine the coffee and the liqueur. Paint this mixture on the ladyfingers using a pastry brush. Line 4 individual dishes or glasses with a single layer of ladyfingers, letting the cakes overlap a bit at the bottom. Beat cheese and sugar together 2 or 3 minutes. Spoon sweetened mascarpone over the cake. Top off with more ladyfingers. Use any remaining mascarpone to dot the ladyfinger tops and sprinkle each dish with cocoa powder and cinnamon.