Sensational Tiramisu Recipe

Sensational Tiramisu Recipe Sensational Tiramisu Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

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

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Sensational Tiramisu Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
25 10 35

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 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.

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Sensational Tiramisu in Taste of Home April/May 2010, p53

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Reviewed on May. 05, 2013 by kkl04

Can someone explain the heating and beating process to form the peaks on the stove mixture. I could not get mine to do that!

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2012 by mjw

Made this yesterday for a Pre-Christmas dinner with friends. It was a hit.

Reviewed on May. 27, 2011 by sharonbaur

You can also find lady fingers in the fresh fruit area of your grocery store. Sometimes they are also in the bakery section.

Reviewed on May. 23, 2011 by dufferdog

You should be using Italian Lady Fingers which are firmer and crispier in nature. They can be found in larger supermarkets or any italian deli store. The American version of lady fingers are too soft...they are sponge cake and fall apart.

Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by dgripp52

I work at a grocery store and we have lady fingers in the freezer section.

Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by MADILS

Mellerfly wondering where you substituted the 8 oz mascarpone since the recipe calls for 8 oz. cream cheese stuff. Did you replace it with the mascarpone? thanks for the help

Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by MADILS

Mellerfly wondering where you substituted the 8 oz mascarpone since the recipe calls for 8 oz. cream cheese stuff. Did you replace it with the mascarpone? thanks for the help

Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by slam1964

I just need to know where I can find lady finger cookies!

Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by slam1964

I just need to know where I can find lady finger cookies!

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2010 by Mellerfly

Just had it for our Christmas Eve dessert!!!! Been searching and searching for a good tiramisu recipe. This is it. I used 8oz of cream cheese and 8oz marscapone cheese. Only thing I changed.

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by dchard

Everyone went crazy for this. My brother in-law had seconds which has never happened before.

Reviewed on May. 12, 2010 by bake master

This recipe truly is sensational! My whole family thought it was the best tiramisu recipe that I've made. I'm making a double batch for the Italian themed party we're having at work. I'm sure it will be the hit of the party.

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2010 by aug2295

I can't say mine was as pretty as the picture - but definitely top notch.

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by CookiesRmyPassion

This was delicious! My whole family loved it. And I would much rather eat this version with 7 grams of fat a slice instead of the 34 grams compared to the original. I even used the TOH recipe for the ladyfingers because I couldn't find any in the store. I highley recommend this recipe.

 
 

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