Strawberry Tiramisu Dessert

1. 1

   Prepare an 8 x 8-inch glass pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl beat cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and well blended.

3. 3

   Gradually fold in the thawed Cool Whip (or 3 cups whipped cream if using) until completely blended.

4. 4

   In a small bowl combine coffee and coffee-flavored liqueur (if using).

5. 5

   Line the pan with enough ladyfinger halves to cover the bottom (place rounded sides down) if necessary cut ladyfingers to fit the dish.

6. 6

   Spoon 1/3 cup of the coffee mixture over the ladyfingers.

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   Top with 1/3 of the cheese mixture (about 1 cup) then spread out evenly.

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   Layer 1/3 of the slices strawberries over the cheese.

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   Repeat two more times ending with the cheese mixture (reserve the remaining strawberries to place on top before serving, place berries into a bowl, cover and refrigerate).

10. 10

    Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tiramisu for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours.

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    BEFORE SERVING; remove the plastic wrap, then sift the cocoa powder over the top, then arrange the reserved strawberry slices over the cocoa.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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