Strawberry Tiramisu Trifle - September 2014

Ingredients-

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
• 2 quarts fresh strawberries
• 1/4 cup(s) cold milk
• 1 package (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 package(s) (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
• 6 tablespoons strong brewed coffee at room temperature
• 1 package(s) (3 oz.) ladyfingers
• 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate

• Place metal mixing bowl and metal whisk in freezer for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove bowl and whisk from freezer, add sugar and cream. Whisk just until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Set aside until ready to use.
• Set aside three strawberries and 1oz. grated chocolate for garnish; slice the remaining strawberries.
• In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix, let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in 2 tablespoons coffee. Beat in pudding. Fold in 2 cups whipped cream and set aside the rest.
• Brush 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 sliced strawberries, grated chocolate and pudding mixture; repeat layers.
• Top with remaining whipped cream and grated chocolate. Slice reserved strawberries leaving stem and place on trifle. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

-Bianca