Tiramisu

Espresso Drizzle:
1/2 c water
2 T sugar
2 T instant espresso granules
2 T Kahlua (coffee flavored liqueur)

Filling:
1 (8 oz) block fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 (3.5 oz) cazrton mascarpone cheese
1/3 c sugar
1/4 c packed brown sugar
2T Kahlua

Remaining Ingredients:
24 cakelike lady fingers (6 oz)
1 1/2 t unsweetened cocoa
1/2 oz bittersweet chocolate, grated

To prepare espresso drizzzle, combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons liqueur. Cool completely.

To prepare filling, combine cheeses in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Ad 1/3 c sugar, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons liqueur; beat at medium speed until well blended.

Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise. Arrange 24 ladyfinger halves, cut sides up, in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Drizzle half of expresso drizzle over ladyfingers. Spread half of filling over ladyfinger halves, and repeat procedure with remaining ladyfinger halves, espresso drizzle, and filling. Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa and chocolate; sprinkle evenly over top of filling. cover and chill for 2 hours. Yield: 8 servings.

Note: Place toothpicks in the center and in each corner of the dish to prevent the plastic wrap from sticking to the tiramisu as it chills.

Calories 260, Fat 8g