Classic Tiramisu

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 (4 1/2ounce) packages  champagne biscuits (dry lady finger like biscuits)
• 2 1⁄2 cups water, hot
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 5  teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 1⁄4 cup brandy
• 2  tablespoons vanilla
• 7 3⁄4-8  ounces mascarpone or 8  ounces cream cheese, blended with 1/4 cup whipping cream and 2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
• 3  tablespoons powdered sugar, Sifted
• 1  cup  whipping cream, Chilled
• 2  tablespoons  cocoa
•  espresso beans (optional)

Directions

1. *If unavailable, substitute 8 ounces cream cheese, blended with 1/4
2. cup whipping cream and 2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream.
3. Layer biscuits in the bottom of a 13X9X2" Pyrex dish.
4. Dissolve sugar and espresso powder in water.
5. Add brandy and vanilla.
6. Pour 1 cup over biscuits.
7. Beat cheese and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until creamy.
8. Beat whipping cream in another bowl using clean beaters until peaks form.
9. Gently fold into cheese mixture, half at a time. Spread evenly