Citrus Tiramisù

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cognac
• 1 (8-ounce) tub fat-free cream cheese
• 1 (3 1/2-ounce) carton Mascarpone cheese
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 5 teaspoons instant espresso coffee granules
• 24 ladyfingers (2 [3-ounce] packages)
• 1 cup orange sections (about 3 oranges) chopped
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
• 1/4 cup candied orange peel or candied citron

Preparation

Step 1

Place first 4 ingredients in food processor; process until smooth. Set aside.

Combine hot water and espresso granules in a small bowl; stir well. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise. Quickly dip 12 ladyfinger halves, flat sides down, into espresso; arrange, dipped sides down, in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Dip 12 more ladyfinger halves, flat sides down, into espresso; arrange, dipped sides down, on top of first layer. Spread half of cheese mixture evenly over ladyfingers; top with half of oranges. Repeat procedure with remaining ladyfinger halves, espresso, cheese mixture, and oranges.

Cover with plastic wrap; chill 8 hours. Sprinkle with cocoa, and top with candied orange peel.