Saturday, January 14, 2012

Tiramisu (low fat)


8
oz Neufchâtel cream cheese, softened
11/2
cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1
cup powdered sugar
1
teaspoon vanilla
2
Tablespoons strong coffee
2
2
Tablespoons brandy
Tablespoons crème de cocoa liquer
1
Angel food cake
2
Teaspoons cocoa powder
Optional spray whipped cream in a can

1.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese medium speed until smooth. Beat in ricotta cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.  
2.
In a small bowl, combine the coffee, brandy and crème de cocoa.  Set aside.  Cut the angel food cake horizontally.  Brush the tops of both layers with equal amounts of the coffee mixture.  Cut angel food into 1 inch cubes. 
In a pretty glass bowl, layer half of the angel food cubes then half of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with  ½ tablespoon of the cocoa powder. Repeat layers, angel food cubes, cream cheese mixture then sprinkle with cocoa powder. If you are using the spray whipped cream, spray over top of your last layer. 
3.
Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.  Store covered in refrigerator.

           
Decorate with a few chocolate covered coffee beans for garnish.

Prep Time:30 min
Serves 8-10
Recipe can be halved. 

Tip: To serve, use the container the cake came in.
Wash and dry the container, flip it over so you
Have a clear plastic bowl and use the bottom as a lid.
They are very sturdy!   

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