Here is a yummy and impressive dessert that will make good use of our local strawberries that will be in season in a few weeks!
Ingredients:- 1 qt fresh strawberries
- 1 1/4 cups cold milk
- 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese (softened)
- 4 tbls. strong brewed coffee, room temperature, divided
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1 pkg. (3 oz.) ladyfingers, split 6 squares (1 oz. each) bittersweet chocolate, grated
Directions:
- Set aside three strawberries for garnish: slice the remaining strawberries. In a bowl, whisk the milk & pudding mix for 2 min. Let stand for 2 min. or until soft-set.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in 2 tbls. coffee. Beat in pudding. Fold in whipped topping.
- Brush the remaining coffee over ladyfingers. Line the bottom of a 3-qt. trifle or glass serving bowl with half of the ladyfingers. Top with half of the slice berries, grated chocolate and pudding mixture; repeat layers.
- Cut reserved berries in half; place on trifle. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Yield: 12 servings Yield: 12 servings.
