Tiramisu Trifle

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups strong brewed coffee
3/4 teaspoon instant espresso coffee
1 tablespoon brandy
6 large egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons brandy
24 oz. mascarpone cheese
3/4 cup heavy cream
3 oz. package soft Lady Fingers
2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant chocolate pudding
4 cups whole milk
12 oz. tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 or 2 squares of bittersweet chocolate (to shave for the garnish)

Directions

1.  Combine the coffee, espresso, and 1 tablespoon of brandy in a shallow bowl.  Set aside to cool.

2.  In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes.  Add 3 tablespoons of brandy and the mascarpone cheese.  Beat on medium speed until smooth about 1 - 2 minutes.  Set aside.

3.  Add the cream to a medium mixing bowl and whip for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes on high speed until stiff peaks can be formed.  Add this whipped cream to the mascarpone mixture and fold in gently.  Set aside.

4.  Dip the Lady Fingers quickly into the coffee mixture (one at a time), lightly coating both sides, and place them on the bottom of a 9 inch trifle bowl.  Use as many as you need to make one layer of them.

5.  Spread the mascarpone mixture evenly over the Lady Fingers.  Cover and refrigerate until the chocolate pudding is done.

6.  Prepare the 2 boxes of chocolate pudding with 4 cups of milk.  Stir until thickened.  Spread the chocolate pudding over the Tiramisu layer.  Spread the whipped topping over the chocolate pudding layer.  Garnish with shaved chocolate.