Recipe: Instant Tiramisu (using pound cake and vanilla pudding)

INSTANT TIRAMISU

"To make the recipe kid-friendly and more affordable, corn syrup mixed with instant coffee crystals is substituted. And as an alternative for the hard-to-find mascarpone, instant vanilla pudding is used."

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups milk
2/3 cup Light or Dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
12 slices pound cake, each about 1/2-inch thick
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping or instant whipped cream
Chocolate shavings and cinnamon (optional, for garnish)

Prepare pudding as directed on package, using the 2 cups milk and set aside to chill.

Whisk together corn syrup and dissolved coffee.

Lay six slices pound cake flat on serving platter or plates. Drizzle each slice evenly (about 1 tablespoon per slice) using half of the corn syrup mixture. Top each slice with 3 to 4 tablespoons pudding. Place remaining cake slices on top of pudding. Drizzle slices evenly with remaining corn syrup mixture. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings and cinnamon, if desired.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Karo Corn Syrup