Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules (see note)
  • 1 12 cups water
  • 4 cups low-fat milk
  • 2 (4 ounce) packages instant devil's food pudding
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 24 ladyfingers (two 3 ounce pkgs)
  • 34 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 12 ounces non-dairy whipped topping
  • 12 teaspoon cocoa powder (to garnish)

Method

  • NOTE:If serving adults only, can substitute 1/2 cup coffee liquor such as Kahlua for 1/2 cup coffee and water mixture.
  • Pour coffee granules into a glass measure with water.
  • Microwave,uncovered on high 1 minute.
  • Let stand in microwave while proceeding with the recipe.
  • Place milk, pudding and cream cheese in bowl of electric mixer and mix on med.
  • speed until well blended; set aside.
  • Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise.
  • Place half of a package cut side up in the bottom of a trifle bowl or a 16 cup capacity glass bowl.
  • Drizzle 1/4 of the coffee mixture over ladyfingers.
  • Spread 1/4 of pudding mixture over ladyfingers.
  • Spread 1/4 of whipped topping over pudding.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 mini chocolate chips over whipped topping.
  • Repeat layers 3 more times ending with whipped topping.
  • Sprinkle cocoa powder evenly over the top.
  • Cover and chill for at least 6 hours (or up to 24 hours) to let flavors develop.