Mocha Java Pie with Kahlua Cream Recipe

By Booper-2

Ingredients

• PUDDING LAYER:
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups whipped topping
• 1 chocolate graham cracker crust (9 inches)
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1-1/2 cups whipped topping
• KAHLUA CREAM:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
• Chocolate curls, optional

Preparation

Step 1

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.
Yield: 8 servings.