Ingredients
- 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) soft ladyfingers, split, divided
- 1/2 cup freshly brewed strong MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee
- 1/4 cup sugar, divided
- 2 tsp. vanilla, divided
- 1 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
- 3 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
- 2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
Preparation
Step 1
ARRANGE half the ladyfingers on bottom of 12x8-inch dish. Mix coffee, 2 Tbsp. sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla; brush half over ladyfingers in dish.
BEAT ricotta cheese, remaining sugar and remaining vanilla in medium bowl with mixer until well blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP.
SPOON half the ricotta mixture over ladyfingers in dish; cover with remaining ladyfingers. Brush with remaining coffee mixture; top with remaining ricotta cheese mixture. Sift cocoa over top of dessert. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
Kraft Kitchens Tips
Size-WiseLooking for something sweet? One serving of this easy-to-make dessert works well for an after meal treat.
Cooking Know-HowRecipes using brewed coffee often call for double strength or strong coffee since it tends to produce a better flavor in recipes.
Variations
Prepare as directed, using one of the following options: Raspberry Tiramisu: Drop 8 tsp. red raspberry preserves in small spoonfuls over first layer of ricotta mixture.
Orange Tiramisu: Stir 3 Tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur into ricotta mixture before using to assemble dessert.
Irish Cream Tiramisu: Stir 3 Tbsp. Irish cream liqueur into ricotta cheese mixture before using to assemble dessert.