Simple Tiramisu

Ingredients:

2/3 cup strong coffee
1/3 cup and 1/2 cup maple syrup
16 ladyfingers, split
3 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
12 oz whipped topping
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions:

1. Combine coffee and 1/3 cup maple syrup in a small bowl: blend well. Spoon over ladyfingers.

2. Line bottom and sides of an 8 x 8" dish with ladyfingers.

3. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and 1/2 cup maple syrup in a bowl. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.

4. Spoon cream cheese mixture over ladyfingers. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes.

5. Remove plastic: sift cocoa over top just before serving.


A good thing to have with this dessert is specialty coffee. Just sprinkle cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg or grated orange peel over the grounds in the coffee filter before brewing for a special Cup 'o' Joe.

*Compliments of Easy Everyday Cooking