Pound Cake Tiramisu

This is a variation of the traditional Tiramisu that is made with lady fingers.  I think the quality of this dessert is dependent on the type of pound cake that you use. I couldn't find a marbled pound cake at the market, so I used the plain butter variation and it tasted a little dry. All in all I liked it, but next time I will try to find the chocolate pound cake.

Serves: 8                                                                             

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INGREDIENTS:

1 cup heavy cream

4 ounces bar cream cheese, room temperature

3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1/2 cup strong coffee or espresso, room temperature

2 tablespoons dark rum or brandy

1 loaf pound cake, preferably marbled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

1/4 cup shaved semisweet chocolate

Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream, cream cheese, and confectioners' sugar until combined. In a small bowl, combine coffee and rum. 

Mixing the cream

In a 2-quart baking dish, lay half the cake slices in a single layer, trimming to fit. Brush with half the coffee mixture. Top with half the cream mixture and half the chocolate. Repeat. Dust top with cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. 

Finished product