1. In a small bowl, dissolve the coffee granules in hot water; set aside about 1 tablespoon in a small cup. 2. Cut each ladyfinger crosswise into quarters. 3. Brush the remaining coffee mixture over the cut sides of the ladyfingers; set aside. 4. In a large bowl beat 3/4 cup condensed milk and the mascarpone or cream cheese (if using). 5. Add in 1-1/4 cups whipping cream, 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla and the 1 tablespoon reserved coffee mixture; beat until soft peaks form. 6. Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips. 7. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips with the remaining condensed milk. 8. In 8 tall dessert glasses or parfait glasses, layer mascarpone mixture, chocolate mixture and the ladyfinger pieces, beginning and ending with the mascarpone mixture. 9. Cover and chill for a minimum of 4 hours. 10. Just before serving, in a medium bowl beat 1 cup whipping cream with 2 tablespoons sugar until soft peaks form. 11. To serve spoon/divide the whipped cream over the top of each dessert. 12. Grate chocolate over the whipped cream. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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