Quick Tiramisu

Name: Quick Tiramisu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package ladyfingers (about 20-24 fingers); 1/2 cup strong black coffee or 1/2 cup espresso; 2 ounces coffee liqueur; 2 cups mascarpone cheese; 1/2 cup powdered confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (to taste, just a touch, really)

Submitted by YiayiaMouse

"This is not a traditional method, so if you're looking for authenticity, this may not be it. However, it is easy to make and very good. The coffee liqueur flavor is strong... I once made it for an office party and got an ugly comment from the VP of HR! LOL! (Rachel Ray)"

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Ready In:: 2hrs 10mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package ladyfingers (about 20-24 fingers)
¹⁄₂ cup strong black coffee or 1/2 cup espresso
2 ounces coffee liqueur
2 cups mascarpone cheese
¹⁄₂ cup powdered confectioners' sugar
¹⁄₄ cup cocoa powder
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground cinnamon (to taste, just a touch, really)

directions

Separate the lady fingers.
Combine coffee and liqueur.
Using a pastry brush, paint each lady finger with the mixture.
Line 4 martini glasses with a layer of lady fingers (they'll overlap at the bottom of the glass near the stem).
Press the cakes down to shape to the glass.
Beat cheese and sugar together 2-3 minutes.
Spoon into glasses (evenly).
Top with additional lady finger accent.
Combine cocoa powder and cinnamon
Sprinkle over each glass.
Chill to serve cold (about 2 hours).