"The Italian word "tiramisu" means "pick-me-up" and refers to a dessert of ladyfinger sponge cake dipped in coffee, embracing mascarpone cheese. Work that in with cream cheese and you have a guaranteed picker-upper that redefines a classic. —Mrs. Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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1/3 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 2 whole crackers)
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2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
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1 tablespoon hot water
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1/3 cup strong brewed coffee
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1 teaspoon rum extract
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1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers, split
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4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1-1/3 cups sugar
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1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/3 cup sour cream
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 eggs, lightly beaten
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Baking cocoa