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Sensational Tiramisu

This light version of the popular Italian dessert is moist and creamy, and cuts so well into pretty layered squares. You'll love the blend of coffee, Kahlua and cream cheese flavors. —Mary Walters, Westerville, Ohio

12 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping, divided
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
3 egg whites
1/4 cup water
2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split
1/2 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon baking cocoa

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until
smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping; set aside.
Combine 1/2 cup sugar, egg whites and water in a small heavy saucepan
over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute.
Continue beating on low over low heat until mixture reaches
160°, about 8-10 minutes. Pour into a large bowl. Beat on high
until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Fold into cream cheese
mixture.
Arrange half of ladyfingers in an ungreased 11-in. x 7-in. dish.
Combine the boiling water, coffee liqueur, coffee granules and
remaining sugar; brush half of mixture over ladyfingers. Top with

2 of 2

Sensational Tiramisu (continued)

Directions (continued)

half of cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Spread remaining
whipped topping over the top; sprinkle with cocoa. Refrigerate for 2
hours before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 223 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 127 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.