Tiramisu Cups

(Sprinkle Bakes)

A delightfully easy version of a classic Italian dessert from Sprinkle Bakes that substitutes low-fat cheese for traditional mascarpone. The little cups make an elegant presentaion for any holiday soiree.

Cook Time:30 min

Prep Time:10 min

Total Time:1 hours40 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

10 ready-made lady fingers (crispy variety - not soft)

1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee

1/2 cup light sour cream

4 oz. Neufchatel reduced fat cheese (or low fat cream cheese), softened

3 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla

Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Chocolate pearls or chocolate chips for garnish

Preparation:

Chop 5 ladyfingers into small pieces and divide amongst 4 4-6 oz. glasses or dessert cups. Drizzle 1 tbsp coffee over ladyfingers in each cup. Set aside

With a hand mixer, cream together the cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla.

Spoon a little of the mixture over the ladyfingers in each glass.

Chop the other 5 ladyfingers and divide evenly amongst glasses, layering on top of cheese mixture.

Drizzle cookie layer with 1 tbsp coffee.

Top each cup with remaining cheese mixture.

Dust with cocoa powder and top with chocolate chips, pearls or shavings. Refrigerate for 1 hour.