This recipe is from Specialty Bakers, 450 S. State Rd., Marysville, PA 17053 (1-800-755-9890). It was published to promote their ladyfingers. They call themselves "The Ladyfinger Specialist Since 1901." Makes 12 to 16 servings.
Ingredients
- CREAM CHEESE, 2 packages (8 ounces each)
- MILK, 3 tablespoons
- CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR, unsifted, 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon
- COFFEE LIQUEUR, 3 tablespoons + 1/4 cup
- VANILLA EXTRACT, 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon
- SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE, grated, 2 squares (2 ounces), reserve some for garnish
- HEAVY OR WHIPPING CREAM, 1 cup + 1/2 cup
- LADYFINGERS, 2 packages (3 ounces each)
- HOT WATER, 1 tablespoon
- INSTANT COFFEE GRANULES, 2 teaspoons
Directions
Espresso Sauce
- In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until blended and fluffy.
- Blend in 2/3-cup confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Add grated chocolate.
- In small mixer bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form.
- Line bottom and side of 2-1/2 to 3-quart bowl or souffle dish with ladyfinger halves, split sides up.
- Brush with about 2 tablespoons Espresso Sauce (directions follow).
- Spoon one-third cheese mixture into ladyfinger-lined bowl.
- Repeat ladyfingers, Espresso Sauce and cheese mixture two more times.
- Garnish with Sweetened Whipped Cream (directions follow) and additional grated chocolate.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Sweet Whipped Cream
- In small bowl, combine hot water and instant coffee granules.
- Stir until coffee is dissolved.
- Blend in coffee liqueur and 1/2-teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In small mixer bowl, combine 1/2-cup heavy or whipping cream, 1 tablespoon unsifted confectioners' sugar, and 1/4-teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Whip until stiff peaks form.
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