Tiramisu In Martini Glass With Ladyfingers
infused with Espresso Coffee-Kahlua liqueur, filled with whipped Mascarpone cheese

Recipe Type: dessert, Italian dessert, Mascarpone cheese, chocolate

Prep: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

2/3 cup Mascarpone Italian cheese
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 cup espresso or strong coffee
2 tablespoons Kahlua liqueur
4.75 ounce box Ladyfingers (available at Trader Joe's)
2 teaspoons semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped for garnish
2 mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl beat Mascarpone Italian cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. In a shallow bowl combine espresso (or strong coffee) and Kahlua liqueur.

Dip both sides of Ladyfingers (finger shaped sponge cake) briefly in the espresso-Kahlua mixture, the Ladyfingers are very fragile and fall apart easily if left too long in the liqueur. Line the Ladyfingers vertically around the inside of a martini glass (when they are soft they can be adjusted to fit the narrow base of the glass). Spoon the Mascarpone mixture into the center of each martini glass, garnish with the chopped chocolate, fresh mint sprigs and serve.

Wine recommendation: Moscato D'Asti