Easy Tiramisu

This is an easy recipe for this creamy dessert. It's quick to prepare but can be made ahead for added mealtime convenience.

Ingredients
2 cups milk
1 package (2.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powder sugar
18 ladyfingers, split
2-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon baking powder

Directions
In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into pudding; cover and refrigerate.

Arrange half of the ladyfingers cut side up in an 11-in. x 7-in. dish. Dissolve coffee granules in boiling water; drizzle half over the ladyfingers. Spread with half of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with cocoa. Refrigerate until serving.

Yield: 6 servings