Filling:
-1 box Graham Crackers
-2 packet instant vanilla pudding
-2 ¾ cups milk
-1 12oz pack mascarpone cheese
-1 can sweetened condensed milk
-2-3 cups heavy whipping cream (could substitute for 1 tub thawed whipped cream)
-1/4 cup sugar (for whipped cream)
-2 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
-Pinch of salt
Frosting:
(Just an option, feel free to use your own chocolate frosting or ganache recipe)
-1 stick of butter (softened)
-2 cups powdered sugar
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-1 tsp almond extract
-1/4 cup cocoa powder
Preparation:
In a large bowl mix together the pudding mix and milk about 1 minute, add the vanilla, salt, sweetened condensed milk and mascarpone and mix with a spoon until well incorporated. In another bowl whip the heavy cream until if forms, then add the sugar and vanilla and mix on low or by hand until sugar has dissolved. Add the whipped cream to the mix and stir by hand until well incorporated.
Layer the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish with 1 layer of graham crackers, trying to cover most of the space, including breaking off corners. Add half of the filling mix into the dish and spread evenly over the graham crackers. Add another layer of graham crackers, then the rest of the filling, then a top layer of graham crackers. Again try to make sure that most of the surface is covered with graham crackers, so that the layers are separated.
Finally top the whole thing with a generous layer of frosting (1/4-1/2 inch) please do not disgrace this dessert with store bought frosting, either mix all of the ingredients in my frosting provided above, or add your favorite chocolate frosting, preferably with a hint of almond.
Because the desert will form a texture similar to a tiramisu or pie, you will not want to use a frosting or topping that gets too hard, or it will be more difficult to serve.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and enjoy!
