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Summer is a laid-back time of year which sometimes means unannounced guests and impromptu barbeques. And at my house, those casual cookouts with friends are never complete without dessert.
I have a pretty decent recipe arsenal; however, sometimes I am left scrambling for a quick and simple dessert that’s not only visually appealing, but also delicious. This recipe is just that plus it’s full of that familiar tiramisu flavor without all of the work and it’s pretty easy on the wallet.
From start to finish this dessert will take you less than 20 minutes to create and they can even be made advance. Just whip them up in the morning and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. Pretty easy, right?
You can even serve the base recipe alone, but I decided to dress mine up a bit by combining it with chocolate cookie crumbs, freshly whipped cream, chocolate shavings and fresh raspberries.
Have a great weekend and Happy Father’s Day to all you amazing dads out there!
Easy Tiramisu Trifles
Ingredients:
For the base
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup Sargento® Ricotta Cheese, any style
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon Kahlua
1 teaspoon instant espresso granules
For the layering
1 cup heavy cream, whipped with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
For the garnish
fresh raspberries
chocolate shavings
Directions:
1. Combine whipping cream and sugar in food processor bowl fitted with metal blade.
2. Process 1 minute, or until cream is stiff. Transfer whipped cream to a medium bowl and set aside. (Do not clean bowl of food processor.)
3. Combine cheese, cocoa powder, Kahlua and instant espresso granules in food processor bowl. Process until blended. Add cheese mixture to bowl with whipped cream; fold in with rubber spatula until no white streaks remain.
4. Transfer to dessert glasses.
Trifle Assembly
Create the Tiramisu base according to recipe directions. Layer it with freshly whipped cream and chocolate cookie crumbs. Finish them off with a sprinkling of chocolate shavings and fresh berries.
Notes:
- Recipe adapted from Sargento Cheese Tiramisu Custard recipe.
- Recipe can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to one day before serving.
- If you are not a fan of Kahlua, substitute it for 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
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Mmm, I don’t even care for coffee and those look delicious. It’s definitely the right time for some cool desserts…
When do you add the Kahlua? You left that part out…
I LOVE this, especially how simple it is! Definitely a perfect impromptu company dessert!
You are one talented lady. These look delicious and easy and what a wow factor! Love.
This looks absolutely wonderful! And, for it to be so quick to make is an extra bonus. Talk about an impressive dessert! Your photographs are amazing. Thanks so much for posting this.
Yum! These quick desserts are super essential to have for summer meals! Love this.
What a beautiful result for such a quick dessert. So elegant too.
These look fantastic. I love the fact that you used the chocolate cookie crumbs! I like the ladyfingers, but they are kind of hard to find, plus, I’ll bet the chocolate gives the dessert a deep, rich taste!! Thanks for a great recipe!
These look awesome!
Jamie, I think that maybe your father would probably just love this.