Poor Womans Tiramisu Recipes

MINI TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Combine the cream, sugar and vanilla in a bowl and beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in the mascarpone.
• Combine the espresso and rum in a shallow bowl.
• Break the ladyfingers into thirds to make 18 pieces. To build the first tiramisu, quickly dip 2 pieces in the coffee mixture, then place in the bottom of a small glass.
• Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the mascarpone mixture on top. With a rasp or the smallest holes on a box grater, grate a fine layer of the chocolate over the mascarpone mixture. Repeat 2 more times to fill the glass, then repeat the whole process for the second tiramisu.
• Using a fine sieve, dust the tops with cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.

EASY CAPPUCCINO TRIFLE (POOR MAN'S TIRAMISU)

Steps:

• Cut pound cake into 1-inch cubes; set aside.
• In a bowl, whisk milk and instant coffee granules. Let stand 5 minutes or until dissolved.
• Pour 1 cup of the milk mixture a measuring cup; set aside. Add pudding mix to remaining milk mixture in.
• bowl; whisk until mixture begins to thicken. Gently fold in one container of whipped topping.
• To assemble trifle, place 1/3 of the cake cubes into bottom of a bowl. Pour 1/3 of the reserved milk mixture evenly over cake cubes. Top with 1/3 of the pudding mixture, pressing lightly. Grate 1/4 of the chocolate over pudding mixture. Repeat layers 2 more times, reserving the remaining grated. chocolate for garnish.
• Reserve 1 cup whipped topping, set aside. Spread remaining whipped topping over entire top of trifle, creating a smooth surface. Decorate by piping rosettes around edge of.
• bowl with 1 cup of whipped topping. Grate remaining chocolate in center; sprinkle with cinnamon.
• * For best results, refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.