Mock Tiramisu

• Kahlua, plus↗1⁄2 cup
• Kahlua↗3 tablespoons
• whipped cream cheese spread↗8 ounces
• milk↗2 cups
• vanilla instant pudding mix3 1⁄2 ounces
• semisweet mini chocolate chips↗1⁄2 cup
• unsweetened cocoa powder↗2 tablespoons
• ladyfingers, sliced in half12
• whipping cream, whipped↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup Kahlúa and cream cheese spread to blend.

2. 2

   Beat in milk. Gradually whisk in instant pudding mix until it begins to thicken.

3. 3

   In small bowl, combine chocolate chips and cocoa powder.

4. 4

   In bottom of 8-inch square baking dish, spread about 3/4 cup pudding mixture.

5. 5

   Top with single layer of 12 ladyfinger slices, cut side up.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with half of remaining Kahlúa, then a third of chocolate mixture.

7. 7

   Repeat layering one more time.

8. 8

   Spread whipped cream over top, covering completely.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with remaining chocolate mixture. Chill until ready to serve.