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This is for Ella in Ca. If you are having a lunch for the ladies, bake ziti some nice Italian bread and a Tiramisu

Tiramisu
1 container (s) 8 oz coffee low fat yogurt
1 container (s) 8 oz. vanilla low fat yogurt
1/2 container(s) 2 oz. whipped cream cheese
1/3 cup(s) confectioners sugar
2 Tablespoon(s) confectioners sugar
1 package(s) 3 oz to 4 1/2 oz. ) sponge-tye ladyfingers
2 tablespoon(s) coffee-favor liqueur, optional
2 teaspoon(s) instant espresso-coffee powder
3/4 cup(s) coarsely crushed amaretti cookies
1 1/2 cup(s) thawed frozed light whipped topping
unsweetened cocoa, for garnish

1. In small bowl, with rubber spatula, mix coffee and vanilla yogurts. Place large paper coffee filter in small metal strainer set over small bowl. Spoon yogurt mixture into coffee filter, place in refrigerator.
Yourt will be slightly thickened.
2. Remove yogurt mixture from refrigerator and discard liquid in bowl. Spoon yogurt mixture into bowl; stir in whipped cream cheese and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar until well blended. Set aside.
3. Separate ladyfingers into halves. Cut each half crosswise in half and place in jelly - pan. In small bowl, stir together coffee-flavor liqueur, instant espresso-coffee powder, 1/4 cup hot tap water, and 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar ( if not using coffee-flavor liqueur, increase hot tap water to 1/3 cup and espresso-flavor powder to 1 tablespoon). Brush ladyfingers on both sides with espresso mixture.
4. In each of six 8-oz parfait glasses, layer 4 pieces of ladyfinger, 1 scant tablespoon crushed amaretti cookie , 2 tablespoons yogurt mixture, and 1 heaping tablespoon whipped topping. Repeat layering one more time. Sprinkle with cocoa if you like. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
Top it all off with and nice espresso coffee .
Marlene Fl.

http://www.nancyskitchen.com

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