Tiramisu

Makes 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 min
Chilling Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

• 2 - Tablespoons instant coffee crystals
• 1/2 - cup hot water
• 2 - packages (3-ounce) ladyfingers (24), cut crosswise into quarters
• 1 - can (14-ounce) Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk), divided
• 8 - ounces mascarpone or cream cheese, softened
• 2 - cups (1 pint) whipping cream
• 1 - teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 - cup (6 ounces) miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Grated semi-sweet chocolate and strawberries (optional)

Directions:

1. Dissolve coffee crystals in water and set aside 1 tablespoon of the coffee mixture.
2. Brush remaining coffee mixture on cut sides of ladyfingers. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl with mixer, gradually beat 3/4 cup of Sweetened Condensed Milk into mascarpone.
4. Add 1 1/4 cups whipping cream, vanilla and reserved coffee mixture.
5. Beat until soft peaks form. Fold in half of the chips.
6. In a small saucepan, melt remaining chips with remaining Sweetened Condensed Milk.
7. Using 8 tall dessert glasses or parfait glasses, layer mascarpone mixture, chocolate mixture and ladyfinger pieces, beginning and ending with mascarpone mixture.
8. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
9. To serve, with mixer beat remaining whipping cream until soft peaks form.
10. Spoon whipped cream over layered dessert.
11. Garnish with grated chocolate and strawberries if desired.
12. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

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