Tiramisu

This is very simple to make and a very customizable recipe, doesn't need eggs, etc.

24 lady fingers (or savoiardi)

5 tbsp instant coffee powder (or espresso shots)

1 1/2 cup hot water

3 tbsp rum (or equivalent rum flavor) (optional; you can substitute with vanilla or other favorite flavoring. it wont be tasting like authentic tiramisu though)

1 1/4 cup cream (heavy or whipping)

250 g or 1 cup mascarpone cheese

1/3rd cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp cocoa powder

5 ameretto cookies (optional)

1. Heat water to boiling and add coffee powder or espresso; Add 3 tbsp of sugar ( and if the coffee is too bitter you can moderate it with 1/2 pinch of salt (really!)); Add rum or other flavor to the coffee
2. Whip the cream in a mixing bowl; stir in the cheese and then the sugar; mix all into a nice and smooth topping consistency
3. Take a serving dish (9x13 would work for this)
4. Dunk the lady-fingers in coffee and lay out in a row to cover the length of the dish; pour some coffee on it to make all of them moist.
5. Spoon half of the topping and spread on the sponge layer; Dust 1 tbsp of cocoa powder on the topping and crumple 2-3 amaretto cookies.
6. Repeat step 4 and 5 for another layer
7. Chill for 3-4 hours before serving