Classic Tiramisu

• 2 (4 1/2 ounce) packages champagne biscuits (dry lady finger like biscuits)
• 2 12 cups water, hot
• 14 cup sugar
• 5 teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 14 cup brandy
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 7 34-8 ounces mascarpone or 8 ounces cream cheese, blended with 1/4 cup whipping cream and 2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, Sifted
• 1 cup whipping cream, Chilled
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• to taste espresso beans (optional)

1. *If unavailable, substitute 8 ounces cream cheese, blended with 1/4
2. cup whipping cream and 2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream.
3. Layer biscuits in the bottom of a 13X9X2" Pyrex dish.
4. Dissolve sugar and espresso powder in water.
5. Add brandy and vanilla.
6. Pour 1 cup over biscuits.
7. Beat cheese and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until creamy.
8. Beat whipping cream in another bowl using clean beaters until peaks form.
9. Gently fold into cheese mixture, half at a time.
10. Spread evenly

champagne, water, sugar, espresso powder, brandy, vanilla, mascarpone, powdered sugar, whipping cream, cocoa, espresso beans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/classic-tiramisu-3122 (may not work)