Philadelphia Fabulous Tiramisu

We love Tiramisu but I was always intimidated to make it until I found this recipe on the Kraft Website. It is so easy to make and delicious! You can substitute real Whipped cream for the Cool Whip for a more authentic taste if you like. You can also substiute Pound cake for the lady fingers. I use an extra tablespoon of Coffee and dip the Lady fingers for a stronger Coffee taste. I guess what I am trying to say is this recipe is very adaptable for individual tastes! Do not leave the liqour out though! lol

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfingers, split, divided
• 2  tablespoons  maxwell house instant coffee
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  cup boiling water
• 2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons almond flavored liqueur or 2  tablespoons brandy
• 2  cups  thawed Cool Whip Lite
• 1  teaspoon  unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

1. ARRANGE 1 pkg. of the ladyfingers on bottom of 13x9-inch dish. Dissolve instant coffee and 1 tablespoons sugar in boiling water. Brush 1/2 cup of the coffee mixture over ladyfingers in dish.
2. BEAT cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sugar and liqueur, mixing until blended. Gently stir in whipped topping.
3. SPREAD one half of the cream cheese mixture over ladyfingers. Top with remaining ladyfingers; brush with remaining coffee. Spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over ladyfingers. Dust with cocoa. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.