Caramel Tiramisu Dip

• 3/4 cup of your favorite caramel sauce
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons dark rum or brandy (optional)
• instant espresso powder as garnish

1. If your caramel sauce is not a pouring consistency at room temperature, heat it briefly in the microwave and add a tablespoon or two of your whipping cream to thin. Allow to cool in the fridge to no warmer than room temperature.
2. In a medium bowl combine caramel sauce, mascarpone, espresso powder, vanilla extract (1 tsp if using rum or brandy, 2 tsp if not), and rum or brandy. Whisk together until combined. Whisk in whipping cream about 1/3 cup at a time until stiff-peak consistency.
3. Transfer mixture to serving bowl, and sprinkle with instant espresso powder. Serve with lady fingers, toasted slices of angel food or sponge cake, or fruit slices. It's surprisingly good on bananas!

caramel sauce, whipping cream, mascarpone cheese, espresso powder, vanilla, dark rum

Taken from food52.com/recipes/8956-caramel-tiramisu-dip (may not work)