Make-Ahead Tiramisu

Name: Make-Ahead Tiramisu
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian, Jewish
Ingredients: 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee; 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur; 16 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split; 1 tablespoon baking cocoa

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This variation of the popular Italian dessert is so easy to assemble. It's convenient, too, since you can make it the day before your dinner party or potluck. —Linda Finn, Louisville, Mississippi

Ingredients

1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split
1 tablespoon baking cocoa

Directions

In a small bowl, combine coffee and liqueur; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, milk and vanilla until blended.
Layer 1 package of ladyfingers in an ungreased 11x7-in. dish; brush with half the coffee mixture. Top with half the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers (dish will be full).
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with cocoa.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 321 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

This variation of the popular Italian dessert is so easy to assemble. It's convenient, too, since you can make it the day before your dinner party or potluck. —Linda Finn, Louisville, Mississippi

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