(NAPSA)—Let the taste of the sunny tropics update revered classics such as this simple Tiramisu. This is a great way to share a bright, tropical dessert with friends even as the weather turns cold. This creamy Mango Rum Tiramisu layers the richness of mascarpone cheese, vanilla yogurt, whipping cream and ladyfingers with the extra flavor dimension of fresh mango. Available year-round, mangos can be the star of any occasion. Not only do mangos sparkle in a variety of dishes and beverages, but they are an excellent source of vitamins A and C and a good source of fiber. Try this delicious new takeon a classic and discover another reason why mangos are the world’s most popularfruit. For more recipes and instructions on how to select and cut a mango, visit www.mango.org. Mango Rum Tiramisu 8 Servings Prep time: 25 minutes Chill time: 6 to 24 hours 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese 1 (6-ounce) containervanilla yogurt 6 tablespoons sugar \% cup heavy whipping cream % cup mangonectar* Y% cup rum 18 split (86 pieces) small, soft ladyfingers 2 small, ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced, divided ddd, ewe| a Let the taste of the sunny tropics update revered classics such as this simple Tiramisu. 4 cup shaved white chocolate Mint leaves In a medium bowl, beat mascarpone, yogurt and sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold whipped cream into cheese mixture; set aside. Combine nectar and rum in a shallow dish. Quickly dip each side of the ladyfingers into the mango mixture. Place half of the ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8-inch glass baking dish so they fit tightly. Spread half of the cream mixture, then top with % of the mango slices. Repeat ladyfinger and cream layers, then sprinkle with chocolate. Cover tightly and chill for 6 to 24 hours. Cut into 8 pieces; garnish with remaining mango slices and mint leaves. May be servedrefrigerated or frozen. * Can be found in the fruit juice aisle at your local supermarket While exotic in appeal, mangosare available anytime of year. Following aretips from the National Mango Board to get the mostout of the mango experience. (Colorisn’t the bestindicator of ripeness. To determine if a mangois ripe, squeeze gently. A ripe mangowill give slightly but not be toosoft. e To ripenfirm mangos, store at room temperature. Theywill continue to ripen, becoming sweeterandsofter overseveral days. Onceripe, store mangosin therefrigerator for up to five days. @
