Ingredients
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 tablespoon hot water1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups whipped topping1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)PUDDING LAYER:1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 cup 2% milk1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix1-1/2 cups whipped toppingKAHLUA CREAM:1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon Kahlua (coffee liqueur)Chocolate curls, optional
Preparation
Dissolve coffee granules in hot water. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and coffee mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust.
In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in milk. In a large bowl, combine milk mixture and pudding mix. Beat on high speed until pudding is thick. Fold in whipped topping. Spread carefully over cream cheese layer.
In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar and Kahlua; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over pudding layer. Top with chocolate curls if desired. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
