An even easier twist on the Italian classic! The creamy layers of coffee cheesecake and chocolate pudding get a contrasting crunch from a ladyfinger crust and chocolate-covered espresso beans in this no-bake dessert.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 2 hr 45 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 16 servings |
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
- One 7-ounce package ladyfinger cookies, placed in a resealable plastic bag and crushed with a rolling pin
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 5 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso or coffee powder
- One 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, thawed
- One 3.9-ounce package instant chocolate pudding (plus required ingredients)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans
Instructions
- Spray an 8-inch square baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the ladyfinger crumbs, butter and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Freeze 15 minutes to set.
- Combine the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Dissolve the espresso powder in 1 tablespoon hot water and stir into the filling. Fold in 3/4 cup of the whipped topping to lighten. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth with an offset spatula, then refrigerate for 15 minutes to partially set.
- Meanwhile, make the instant pudding according to the package directions. Pour over the filling. Top with the remaining whipped topping, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
- Before serving, dust with the cocoa powder and sprinkle with the chocolate-covered espresso beans.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 16 servings |
| Calories | 309 |
| Total Fat | 21 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 57 mg |
| Sodium | 243 mg |