Categories: Disney

Ingredients

• Espresso Syrup:
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup strongly brewed espresso coffee
• 1/4 cup Italian or domestic brandy
• Mascarpone Filling:
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 lb. mascarpone, room temp
• 12 Twinkies, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• Cocoa powder, for garnish

Directions

1. Espresso Syrup:

2. Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, cool and add coffee and brandy.

3. Mascarpone filling:

4. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold cream into softened mascarpone.

5. To assemble:

6. Place a layer of the Twinkie slices in the bottom of a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Drizzle with half of the Espresso Syrup. Spread with half of the Mascarpone Filling. Repeat with remaining Twinkies, syrup and filling. Smooth the top with a metal spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.

7. Just before serving, sift cocoa to lightly dust the dop of the tiramisu.

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