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                       OLIVE GARDEN TIRAMISU DESSERT
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    Sponge cake (10-12 inch) --
                         About 3″ tall
    3       oz           Strong black coffee -- or
                         Instant expresso
    3       oz           Brandy or rum
    1 1/2   lb           Cream cheese or mascarpone
                         Room temperature
    1 1/2   c            Superfine/powdered sugar
                         Unsweetened cocoa powder
 
   Cut across middle of sponge cake forming two layers,
   each about 1 1/2 inches
   high. Blend coffee and brandy.
   Sprinkle enough of mixture over bottom half of cake to
   flavor it strongly. Don't moisten cake too much or it
   may collapse on serving. Beat room-temperature cheese
   and 1 cup sugar until sugar is completely dissolved
   and cheese is light and spreadable. test for sweetness
   during beating, adding
   more sugar if needed. Spread cut surface of bottom
   layer with half of the cheese mixture. Replace second
   layer and top this with remaining cheese mixture.
   Sprinkle top liberally with sifted cocoa. Refrigerate
   cake for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.
   From: Chef Terry Henderson The Olive Garden Restaurant
   7700 Bathurst St., Rich, Ontario
   
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