Skinny White Russian Tiramisu

I have been so stressed this week that right now all I want to do is chill all night long, but I just had to post this awesome recipe. Just look at this delicious tiramisu and forgive me for not writing a novel today. :)

Happy Friday Eve!

Be careful not to dip the ladyfingers in the coffee too much. As you can see the middle layer got a little to much coffee, and I believe that is why it was a little soggy when it came time to serve. The taste wasn't compromised but the texture was. 

The cocoa powder shouldn't be on at this moment. I accidentally sprinkled it on before chilling it. I don't think it hurt it, but I should have read the recipe a bit more closely. ;)

Skinny White Russian Tiramisu
Cooking Light Complete Cookbook


Ingredients:
1/2 cup ground coffee beans
1 3/4 cold water
1/4 cup Kahula (coffee-flavored liqueur), divided
1/2 cup (3.5oz) mascarpone cheese or 1/2 cup (3.5oz) cream cheese
1 (8oz) block fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
24 ladyfingers (2 [3oz] packages)
3 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa, divided

Directions:

1. Assemble drip coffe maker according to manufacturer's directions. Place ground coffee in coffee filter or basket. Add 1 3/4 cups cold water to coffee maker; brew to make 1 1/2 cups. Combine brewed coffee and 2 tablespoons Kahula in a shallow dish, and cool.
2. Combine cheeses in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at high speed until smooth. Add sugars and 2 tablespoons Kahula, and beat until well blended. 
3. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise.
4. Quickly dip 24 ladyfingers halves, flat sides down, into coffee mixture; place dipped sides down in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish, slightly overlapping ladyfinger halves. Spread half of the cheese mixture over ladyfingers, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cocoa. Repeat with remaining ladyfinger halves, coffee mixture, and cheese mixture. 
5. Place a wooden pick in each corner and one in the center of tiramisu (to prevent plastic wrap from sticking to the cheese mixture); cover with plastic wrap. Chill 2 hours. Sprinkle evenly with 2 teaspoons cocoa before serving.

Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition: Calories 134g; Fat 4.5g; Protein 3.3g; Carb 21.7g; Fiber 0g; Cholesterol 31mg;  Sodium 139mg