Asian Style Tiramisu

Submitted by KitchenManiac

"Modified a tiramisu recipe making it a fusion of east meets west. Been greeted with strong Yummy comments from friends that have tried it. Cooking time includes refridgerating (minimum) time."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 cake

ingredients

• For the cream cheese layer

• 250 g cream cheese
• 8 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon Kahlua

• For the chocolate sponge

• 24 ladyfingers
• 1⁄2 cup strong white coffee
• 2 tablespoons brandy

• Topping

• 50 g desiccated coconut
• 25 g powdered sugar
• 25 g cocoa powder
• 50 g chocolate shavings (optional)

directions

1. Beat the cream cheese and whipping cream to a smooth consistency.
2. Then beat in the Kahlua.
3. Brush the top of the ladysfinger with the coffee and brandy mixture.
4. Lay half the packet of the soaked ladysfinger on a flat, rectangular tray and top with half the cream cheese mixture.
5. Sprinkle on half the coconut flakes.
6. Top this with the other half of the ladysfinger.
7. Spread on the rest of the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle on the coconut flakes.
8. Dust with the icing sugar and cocoa powder.
9. Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour, preferably overnight.
10. Serve with some chocolate shavings (optional).