Strawberry Tiramisu Dessert

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (or use Neufchatel cheese, or one 8-ounce package of each)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar (can use 1 cup)
• 1 (8 ounce) container cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed (or use 3 cups sweetened whipped cream)
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (optional)
• 1 1/2 pints fresh strawberries (stemmed and sliced, about 18 ounces total)
• 24 ladyfingers (split is half)
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1. Prepare an 8 x 8-inch glass pan.
2. In a large bowl beat cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and well blended.
3. Gradually fold in the thawed Cool Whip (or 3 cups whipped cream if using) until completely blended.
4. In a small bowl combine coffee and coffee-flavored liqueur (if using).
5. Line the pan with enough ladyfinger halves to cover the bottom (place rounded sides down) if necessary cut ladyfingers to fit the dish.
6. Spoon 1/3 cup of the coffee mixture over the ladyfingers.
7. Top with 1/3 of the cheese mixture (about 1 cup) then spread out evenly.
8. Layer 1/3 of the slices strawberries over the cheese.
9. Repeat two more times ending with the cheese mixture (reserve the remaining strawberries to place on top before serving, place berries into a bowl, cover and refrigerate).
10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tiramisu for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
11. BEFORE SERVING; remove the plastic wrap, then sift the cocoa powder over the top, then arrange the reserved strawberry slices over the cocoa.
12. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/strawberry-tiramisu-dessert-226749 (may not work)