Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU

Category: Layered Desserts

Espresso
3/4 cup boiling water
1 tbsp. instant espresso coffee powder
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. Kahlua

Chocolate Mascarpone Filling
2 (8 oz.) cartons mascarpone cheese
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup natural cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. ladyfingers
2 oz. semi sweet Chocolate, shaved
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

In 2 cup glass measure, combine espresso ingredients; set aside. In large mixer bowl, beat mascarpone filling ingredients on low speed until thoroughly combined. Continue beating on medium speed just until soft peaks form.

Arrange 1 pkg. ladyfingers, cut side down, in 7x1 Iinch glass baking dish. Brush half of espresso mixture over ladyfingers. Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers; sprinkle with half of nuts and shaved chocolate. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.

Additional Tips
Good To Know: To toast almonds, sauté in small skillet over medium heat until golden (about 5 min.), stirring often.