(A Lighter) Tiramisu

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   1. Thaw the whipped cream. Gently mix with a fork or rubber spatula to soften it in its container.

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   2. In large bowl, put in softened cream cheese and start mixing it with a fork (it gets stuck in the hand mixer if it's not soft enough).

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   3. Add in the whipped cream with the cream cheese. Mix with hand mixer on low (do not put on high, it might take air out of the cream!)

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   4. Once mixed, add in sugar gradually (sweeten it according to your preferred taste).

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   5. Set aside.

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   LADY FINGERS/POUND CAKE in COFFEE

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   1. If you're using pound cake, don't worry about thawing the cake. slice the cake in half length wise and then cut each half into smaller rectangular pieces.

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   2. Each piece should be about an inch wide. Should be similar in size with lady finger cookies.

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   3. With your cup of coffee/expresso, pour it into a shallow plate. Add rum or coffee liquor if desired (don't over do it!). Stir.

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    4. With your cookies or cake, dip them into the coffee until thoroughly wet, you don't want to over soak it.

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    5. Arrange the first layer in your pan. If the cookies/cake looks dry, use a spoon and add some more coffee on top.

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    6. Make sure the layer has enough cookes/cake as a base, you need something sturdy to hold the dessert up.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.