TIRAMISU CHEESECAKE

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. brandy
12 ladyfingers, split
1/2 cup strong black coffee
1 cup thawed whipped topping
1 square Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, shaved

Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix until blended. Stir in brandy.

Arrange ladyfingers on bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate; drizzle with coffee. Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared pie plate.

Bake at 350F for 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool.

Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Top with whipped topping and shaved chocolate just before serving. Garnish, if desired.

Makes 8 servings