"Lift Me Up" Torte - Tiramiso - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) container mascarpone cheese
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/3 c. plus 3 Tbsp. Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur
2 (1 oz.) sq. semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely grated
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, divided
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. whipping cream, divided
2 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. instant Espresso coffee granules
2 (3 to 4 1/2 oz.) pkg. ladyfingers
1 (1 oz.) sq. semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely grated
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Preparation

Combine mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons Kahlua, 2 ounces grated chocolate, 1 teaspoon vanilla and salt; stir well with a wire whisk.