Quick & Easy Tiramisu

Name: Quick & Easy Tiramisu
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafer cookies; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals; 5 eggs, separated; 5 tablespoons sugar; chocolate, to create shavings for topping

Submitted by Stinkerbelle

"Quick and easy tiramisu-like dessert. Eliminates need for lady fingers and espresso. My entire family enjoys this light treat!"

Download

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 8-12

ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafer cookies
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals
5 eggs, separated
5 tablespoons sugar
chocolate, to create shavings for topping

directions

Separate 5 eggs.
-Whip egg whites until they form hard peaks, set aside.
-Whip egg yolks and sugar until mixture reaches a pale yellow color.
Blend in cream cheese and marscapone into egg yolk and sugar mixture for 5 minutes.
Add instant coffee crystals and continue to blend with mixture until crystals dissolve.
Add egg whites into creamed mix.
Line bottom of 8X8 or 9X9 pan with wafer cookies.
OPTIONAL STEP - you may brush tops of cookies with coffee for added flavor. I tried and found it took some of crunch out of cookies.
Spread layer of creamed mixture on top of cookies.
Repeat layering until creamed mix is gone.
Top of dessert should be cream layer.
Use chocolate to make shavings or dust onto top of completed dessert.
You may refridgerate or freeze depending on preference.