
An easy tiramisu recipe that swaps Twinkies for the classic Lady Fingers
Slice 8 Twinkies into 1/2" slices
Heat 2 Tbsp water with 1/4 cup sugar and simmer slightly until sugar is dissolved
Cool, then add 1/3 cup of Espresso and 2 Tbsp Brandy (optional)
Whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 2 T sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract with hand mixer until stiff peaks form
Allow mascarpone cheese to soften and mix in 1/2 tsp of Pumpkin Pie Spice
Fold whipped cream into softened Mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese substitute) until well blended.
Add a layer of cut twinkies (cut side down) in the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish.
Drizzle half of the Espresso syrup on top of twinkies
Add 1/2 of the Mascarpone filling and spread smooth
Repeat
Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for 4 hours until set.
Before serving, dust the top with pumpkin pie spice or grated nutmeg