Frozen Tiramisu

2 packages (3oz each) soft ladyfingers
1/2 cup coffee liqueur or strong brewed coffee
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate chips, melted
14oz sweetened condensed milk
1 container(1.5qt) Breyers All Natural Coffee Ice Cream
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 T sugar
1 t vanilla extract
1 cup thawed frozen whipped topping
or 1 cup fresh whipped cream
1 t unsweetened cocoa powder
>how to make<
*In 9" springform pan, line bottom and sides with ladyfingers; brush with coffee liqueur.
*Freeze at least 20 minutes.
*Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine melted chocolate with sweetened condensed milk; chill 10 minutes.
*Into prepared pan, scoop 1/2 of the Breyers Coffee Ice Cream, pressing to form an even layer.
*Evenly top with chocolate mixture.
*Scoop in remaining ice cream, pressing to form and even layer.
*Cover and freeze 5 hours or overnight.
*To serve, remove ring from pan and arrange cake on serving platter.
*In mixing bowl, with electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla; fold in whipped topping.
*Evenly spread over ice cream layer, then sprinkle with cocoa powder.
*This recipe was taken from "Parade" in
Seattle Times.
Labels: coffee ice cream, condensed milk, frozen dessert, ladyfingers, Tiramisu
Independence Day Milk Cake

Sponge:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 t baking powder
7 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 t vanilla essence
1 can(12oz) evaporated milk
1 can(14oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup brandy (optional)
Frosting:
6 egg whites
pinch of salt
1/4 t cream of tartar
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 cup sugar
peel of 1 lime, grated
>how to make<
*Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
*Grease and flour a 9" springform pan.
*Sift the flour and baking powder together.
*In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until frothy.
*Add the sugar and beat to form stiff peaks, then add the egg yolks one at a time.
*Turn down the mixer to a slower speed and add 1/3 of the flour and 1/3 of the milk.
*Repeat until all the flour and milk are incorporated, then add the vanilla.
*Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45~55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
*Let cool for 5 minutes and remove from the pan.
*Cut the cake into 3 layers.
*In a bowl, combine the evaporated milk, condensed milk and cream.
*If you wish, stir in the brandy.
*Pour 1/3 of the milk mixture over the bottom layer of cake, set the middle layer on top, pour 1/3 of the milk mixture over it, cover with the top layer of cake and pour the remaining ilk mixture over it.
*To prepare the frosting, beat the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar in a large bowl until the whites hold soft peaks.Set Aside.
*Mix the water, sugar and lime peel in a small heavy saucepan.
*Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until a candy thermometer registers 288 degrees or soft ball.
*Remove from the heat and add to the beaten egg whites in a thin stream.
*Beat for 6 minutes or until the mixture is stiff.
Cover the top and sides of the cake with the frosting and refrigerate until just before serving.
-serves 10-
Labels: condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, Independence Day, Milk Cake