Twinkie Tiramisu
Sounds gimmicky, isnt. Replacing the lady fingers with twinkies makes this recipe uniquely American and indulgent. It really works too. Lady fingers are delicious but have a tendency to dry out. Twinkies prevent this.
Ingredients
- 10 Twinkies, sliced lengthwise
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream w/ a little almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Optional: chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip.
- Dip Twinkie halves briefly in coffee and layer in a dish.
- Spread cream layer on top. Repeat layers once or twice.
- Dust with cocoa. Chill 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with chocolate shavings before serving.