Twinkie Tiramisu (Pop Century)

By ArmySister

Ingredients

• Espresso Syrup:
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup brewed espresso or strongly brewed coffee
• 1/4 cup brandy
• Mascarpone Filling:
• 1 & 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temp
• 12 Twinkies
• Cocoa powder

Preparation

Step 1

Espresso Syrup:
In a small saucepan, combine water & sugar. Bring just to a boil, stirring often to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat & cool. Add espresso (or coffee) and brandy.

Mascarpone Filling:
Whip cream with sugar until peaks form Add vanilla and fold into mascarpone cheese.

Final Preparations:
Slice Twinkies into 1/2 inch slices. Place a layer in the bottom of a shallow 2 quart glass dish. Drizzle with half of the espresso syrup. Spread with half of the mascarpone filling. repeat with remaining ingredients. Cover and chill 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. Before serving, lightly dust top with cocoa.