STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU 
1 1/2 (8 oz.) pkgs. light cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 c. powdered sugar
7 tbsp. Marsala
1/2 c. sour cream
1 pt. strawberries
3/4 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. espresso powder or instant coffee
2 1/4 (about 3.5 oz.) pkg. lady fingers
1 oz. bitter sweet or semi-sweet chocolate, grated

Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 5 tablespoons of Marsala until smooth. Mix in sour cream. Slice half of the strawberries; cut all remaining strawberries in half.

Combine boiling water, 2 tablespoons sugar and instant coffee; stir to dissolve. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons Marsala. Dip 1 lady finger briefly into mixture, turning to coat. Place flat side up in bottom of 8 inch square glass baking dish with 2 inch high sides. Repeat with enough lady fingers to cover bottom of baking dish, trimming to fit.

Spread 2/3 of cream cheese mixture over lady fingers. Cover with sliced strawberries. Dip more lady fingers into coffee mixture and arrange atop sliced strawberries, covering completely and trimming to fit. Spread remaining cream cheese mixture over top. Sprinkle with grated chocolate. Arrange halved strawberries around edge of pan.

Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours. Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cut in square and serve.

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