Strawberrry Tiramisu Trifle

An elegant, easy dessert--strawberries, chocolate and purchases lady fingers with a creamy coffee flavored sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 quart fresh strawberries
• 1 1/4 cup cold milk
• 1 3.4 oz pkg instant vanilla pudding
• 1 8 oz package cream cheese
• 4 tablespoons strong coffee
• 2 cups whipped topping
• 1 package ladyfingers, split
• 6 1 oz squares bitter chocolate, grated

Directions:

Set aside 3 strawberries for garnish. Slice remaining strawberries. Whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes. In a large bowl beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in 2 tablespoons coffee. Beat in pudding then fold in whipped topping. Brush remaining coffee over ladyfingers. Line bottom of 3 quart trifle bowl with 1/2 of ladyfingers. Top with 1/2 of sliced berries, grated chocolate and pudding mix. Make another layer in the same sequence. Slice reserved berries and arrange on top.

Number of Servings: 8+

Notes from the Cook: This is also fun to serve in individual trifle bowls for showers and get togethers.