Olive Garden Tiramisu Dessert

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Olive Garden Tiramisu Dessert

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Cakes
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Sponge cake -- (10 to 12 inch
about 3" tall
3 ounces Strong black coffee -- or
instant espresso
3 ounces Brandy or rum
1 1/2 pounds Cream cheese or mascarpone -- room temperature
1 1/2 cups Superfine/powdered sugar
Unsweetened cocoa powder

Cut across middle of sponge cake forming two layers, each about 1 1/2 inches
high. Blend coffee and brandy.
Sprinkle enough of mixture over bottom half of cake to flavor it strongly.
Don't moisten cake too much or it may collapse on serving. Beat
room-temperature cheese and 1 cup sugar until sugar is completely dissolved
and cheese is light and spreadable. test for sweetness during beating, adding
more sugar if needed. Spread cut surface of bottom layer with half of the
cheese mixture. Replace second layer and top this with remaining cheese
mixture. Sprinkle top liberally with sifted cocoa. Refrigerate cake for at
least 2 hours before cutting and serving. From: Chef Terry Henderson The
Olive Garden Restaurant 7700 Bathurst St., Rich, Ontario

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