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Chocolate Lover's Tiramisu
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese

3 tablespoons milk

2/3 cup unsifted confectioners’ sugar

3 tablespoons coffee liqueur

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 squares (2 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate, grated

1 cup heavy or whipping cream

2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers

Espresso Sauce (recipe follows)

Sweetened Whipped Cream (recipe follows)

Additional grated semi-sweet chocolate for garnish
In large mixing bowl beat cream cheese and milk until blended and fluffy. Blend in confectioners’ sugar, coffee liqueur and vanilla. Add grated chocolate. In small mixing bowl whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture; set aside.

Line bottom and side of 2 ½ to 3-quart bowl or soufflé dish with ladyfinger halves, split sides up. Brush with about 2 tablespoons Espresso Sauce. Spoon one-third of cheese mixture into ladyfinger-lined bowl. Repeat ladyfingers, Espresso Sauce and cheese mixture two more times. Garnish with Sweetened Whipped Cream and additional grated chocolate. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Makes 12 to 16 servings

Espresso Sauce: In small bowl combine 1 tablespoon hot water and 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules. Stir until coffee is dissolved. Blend in ¼ cup coffee liqueur and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.

Sweetened Whipped Cream: In small mixing bowl combine ½ cup heavy or whipping cream, 1 tablespoon unsifted confectioners’ sugar and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip until stiff peaks form.

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