Twinkie Tiramisu
This Twinkie Tiramisu is a fun twist on a classic! Quick, easy, and deliciously creamy, it's sure to impress at any gathering.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- ½ cup sugar (for the cream cheese layer)
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup sugar (for the whipped cream)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 12 Twinkies (regular and chocolate-covered)
- 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of instant espresso powder with 1 cup of hot water. Stir until fully dissolved and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of whipped cream cheese, ½ cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- In another bowl, pour in 1 ½ cups of heavy cream and add ⅓ cup of sugar. Using the electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
- Dip each Twinkie into the cooled espresso mixture briefly. Lay half of the dipped Twinkies in a single layer at the bottom of your 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the Twinkies. Repeat with the remaining Twinkies and cream cheese mixture.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Just before serving, shave the 3 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate on top of your Twinkie Tiramisu.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- 9x13-inch Baking Dish
- Grater
Notes
- Don't over-soak the Twinkies; a quick dip is all you need.
- Chilling for at least 4 hours helps blend the flavors.
- Presentation is key; top with chocolate shavings for a beautiful finish.