Ingredients

  • 1 cup (225 ml) cold water
  • 1 14 oz (392 grm). can sweetened condensed milk*
  • 1 1.4 oz (39.2 grm). package sugar-free vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 8 oz (224 grm). block cream cheese, softened*
  • 1 8 oz (224 grm). tub frozen whipped topping, thawed*
  • 1 cup (225 ml) hot water
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) Kahlua (coffee-flavored liqueur)
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) instant espresso, or 2 tbsp (30 ml) instant coffee granules
  • 24 ladyfingers, split in half lengthwise
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) unsweetened cocoa, divided

Method

  • Combine cold water, condensed milk and pudding mix in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill about 30 minutes until firm.
  • Remove plastic wrap and add cream cheese.
  • Beat with a mixer until well blended.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Combine hot water, Kahlua and espresso.
  • Arrange 16 ladyfinger halves, flat side down, in a large glass bowl.
  • Drizzle with 1/2 cup (125 ml) Kahlua mixture.
  • Spread one-third of pudding mixture over ladyfingers, and sprinkle with 1 T cocoa.
  • Repeat layers two more times, ending with cocoa.
  • Cover and chill at least 8 hrs.