Ladyfingers

[Mama Mangia]

What do you make with ladyfingers?

Now that the warmer weather is approaching, desserts will be made lighter, easier, and with less cook or bake time.

Post your favorite ladyfinger recipes!

[Mama Mangia]

Ladyfinger Cheesecake

2 packages (11.1 ounces each) no-bake cheesecake mix
2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers (25 cookies)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups cold milk, divided
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (21 ounces) raspberry pie filling or flavor of your choice


In a bowl, combine contents of crust mix packages, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 10-inch springform pan. Arrange ladyfingers around edge of pan. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Beat on medium speed for three minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Pour over crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Top with pie filling. Remove sides of pan before serving. Makes 12 servings.

[Mama Mangia]

Ladyfinger Lemon Dessert

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers, split
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 cup whipped topping


Pour milk into a small metal mixing bowl; place mixer beaters in the
bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Line
the sides of a 9-in. springform pan with ladyfingers; set aside. In a
large bowl, dissolve gelatin in orange juice. Stir in the sugar,
lemon juice and peel; cool to room temperature.
Beat chilled milk until soft peaks form; fold into gelatin mixture.
Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until
firm. Spread with whipped topping. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate
leftovers.

[ricksrealpitbbq]

I don't have a recipe, but the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the thread title was Tiramisu

[Mama Mangia]

here's one -

Classic Tiramisu

6 egg yolks
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 1/4 cups mascarpone cheese
1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers
1/3 cup coffee flavored liqueur
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water. Reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whip yolks until thick and lemon colored.

Add mascarpone to whipped yolks. Beat until combined. In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into yolk mixture and set aside.

Split the lady fingers in half, and line the bottom and sides of a large glass bowl. Brush with coffee liqueur. Spoon half of the cream filling over the lady fingers. Repeat ladyfingers, coffee liqueur and filling layers. Garnish with cocoa and chocolate curls. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler and run it down the edge of the chocolate bar.

[Mama Mangia]

Easy Banana Tiramisu

1 1/2 cups low fat milk
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules or crystals
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (four 1/2-cup servings) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
2 cups frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
3 medium, ripe bananas, sliced
6 ounces ladyfingers, split and cut in half*
1-1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, grated
Additional banana, sliced (optional)
Chocolate Shavings (optional)


Stir together milk and coffee until coffee is almost dissolved.

Beat together cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until smooth and blended.

Add pudding mix; gradually beat in coffee mixture until smooth and blended. Gently stir in whipped topping and 3 sliced bananas until just blended.

Layer 1/3 of ladyfingers on bottom and sides of 3-quart casserole dish; evenly spoon in 1/3 cream mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 grated chocolate. Repeat layers; ending with cream mixture. Chill at least one hour before serving.

Garnish with additional sliced banana and chocolate shavings, if desired.

* Note: 1 (10 oz.) prepared sponge cake, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, can be substituted for ladyfingers. Assemble tiramisu as directed above except do not line sponge cake on sides of dish.

Makes 12 servings

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

Tiramisu YUMMY!!!!

[jglass]

Great thread Mama! I have two packs of lady fingers I need to use.

[Mama Mangia]

Try filling with fresh sliced strawberries or other berries and then dipping in chocolate.

[jglass]

I will try that Mama. Thanks!