Shelly's Recipe

FROZEN TIRAMISU DESSERT

Category: Frozen Desserts

1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split
5 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), crushed and divided
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons creme de cacao, optional

Dissolve coffee granules in hot water. Cool to room temperature; set aside.

Meanwhile, line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with ladyfingers. Set aside 1/4 cup crushed candy for topping. Stir coffee mixture and remaining crushed candy into ice cream. Spoon into prepared pan. Freeze for 30 minutes.

In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in creme de cacao if desired. Spread over ice cream. Sprinkle with reserved candy. Cover and freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before serving. Remove sides of pan. Yield: 12 servings.