Help Need Ideas For Lady Fingers

Baking By da_goof Updated 30 Jul 2006 , 4:18am by Fascination

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da_goof Posted 30 Jul 2006 , 12:26am
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I have all these lady finger cakes and don't know what to but in the middle of them i need to use them up or throw them out. Thank you in addvance.

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cookieman Posted 30 Jul 2006 , 12:33am
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I think the best thing to do with ladyfingers is make Tiramisu. You can find recipes all over the web for it.

Or serve them with whipped cream and berries for a nice light(ish) dessert.

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thereallara Posted 30 Jul 2006 , 12:46am
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How about layering them with banana ( or your favorite flavor) pudding or mouse and whipped cream? Mmmmmm

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sug78 Posted 30 Jul 2006 , 12:52am
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I have made this before and it is really good...

Tiramisu Cheesecake
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
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Makes 12 to 16 servings

Prep: 45 minutes
Chill: 4 hours
Bake: 45 minutes
Cool: 1-3/4 hours
Stand: 1-3/4 hours

Ingredients
3/4 cup finely crushed chocolate wafers (about 13 cookies)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
6 ladyfingers, split lengthwise
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder or instant coffee crystals
2 tablespoons rum, brandy, or milk
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 8-ounce carton mascarpone cheese, softened, or one 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Shaved semisweet chocolate (optional)

Directions
1. For crust, combine wafers and butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Cut the split ladyfingers in half crosswise; line side of pan with ladyfinger pieces, rounded side out and cut side down. Set aside.

2. For filling, dissolve coffee powder or crystals in rum, brandy, or milk (there¿s no need to heat liquid to dissolve powder or crystals); set aside. Beat cream cheese and mascarpone until combined. Gradually add sugar, beating on medium to high speed until smooth. Beat in cornstarch and vanilla. Add eggs all at once. Beat on low speed just until combined. Stir coffee mixture into cheese mixture.

3. Pour filling into crust-lined pan. Place in a shallow baking pan in oven. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until center appears nearly set when gently shaken. Remove from oven. Immediately stir sour cream; gently spoon sour cream on top of hot cheesecake; carefully spread to within about 1 inch of edge.

4. Cool in springform pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Use a narrow metal spatula to carefully loosen ladyfingers from side of pan. Cool 30 minutes more. Remove sides of pan; cool 1 hour. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving. To serve, sift cocoa powder over top and, if desired, sprinkle with shaved chocolate. Makes 12 to 16 servings.











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heystopthatnow Posted 30 Jul 2006 , 12:53am
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just saw Paula Deen make Southern Tiramisu with lady fingers. It looked good!

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Lisa Posted 30 Jul 2006 , 3:55am
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You could make a charlotte. I made one using gegon's recipe. The pic and a link to the recipe is in my photos.

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Fascination Posted 30 Jul 2006 , 4:18am
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shhhh.... don't tell anyone. This is one of my favorite cooking secrets. : Use them in your favorite bread pudding recipes! you will be amazed at how good it will taste. Serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
or crumble them up & use them to make 'cake balls' (using the recipe listed in the CC recipe forum. That's the recipe which uses up the tops (bumps)of levelled cakes... these are also known as fake truffles.)
Roll them in coconut or icing sugar, or coat with melted chocolate; they will become a favorite treat.

Ciao.

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