Served as dessert. Vegetarian dish. Speciality: Occasion - Dinner Party or Christmas day.

2 Tablespoons Instant Coffee Granules

1 1/2 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.)

3/4 cup miniature semisweet Chocolate Chips

12 ounces non-dairy Whipped Topping

1/2 teaspoon Cocoa Powder (to garnish)

Pour coffe 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 pkg. 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 develope.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 6 1/2 hours

Serves: 12

Tips: If serving adults only, can substitute 1/2 cup coffee liquor such as Kahlua for 1/2 cup coffee and water mixture.

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