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Tiramisu Dessert

This Olive Garden Tiramisu Dessert recipe uses Sponge Cake About Tall, Strong Black Coffee Instant Espresso, Brandy Or Rum, Cream Cheese Or Mascarpone, and Superfine Powdered Sugar Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Serves 6. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1
• 3 oz
• 3 oz
• 1 1/2 lb
• 1 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cut across middle of sponge cake forming two layers, each about 1 1/2 inches high. Blend coffee and brandy.

2. 2

   Sprinkle enough of mixture over bottom half of cake to flavor it strongly.

3. 3

   Don't moisten cake too much or it may collapse on serving.

4. 4

   Beat room-temperature cheese and 1 cup sugar until sugar is completely dissolved and cheese is light and spreadable. test for sweetness during beating, adding more sugar if needed.

5. 5

   Spread cut surface of bottom layer with half of the cheese mixture.

6. 6

   Replace second layer and top this with remaining cheese mixture.

7. 7

   Sprinkle top liberally with sifted cocoa.

8. 8

   Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.