EZ Tiramisu

Serves: 8

Preparation Time: 5 min

Chilling Time: 8 hr

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) package mascarpone cheese (See Note)
• 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup brewed espresso
• 2 tablespoons dark rum
• 2 (3-ounce) packages ladyfingers
• 4 (1-ounce) bittersweet chocolate squares, grated

Directions

1. In a bowl using an electric mixer on high speed beat first 4 ingredients 30 seconds, or just until blended.
2. In a small bowl, stir together espresso and rum.
3. Arrange 1 package ladyfingers in bottom of a 3-quart bowl or trifle dish; brush with half espresso mixture.
   Layer half mascarpone cheese mixture over ladyfingers; sprinkle with half of grated chocolate. Repeat layers.
4. Cover and chill 8 hours.

Note:

If you can't find mascarpone chese, you can easily make a 16 ounce substitute as follows:

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup whipping cream

Beat until blended

Do not substitute low-fat cream cheese or sour cream