This recipe substitutes angel food cake for the ladyfingers, instant pudding for the raw egg/milk and a Greek yogurt/cream cheese mixture for the mascarpone.
To prepare espresso syrup combine all ingredients, stirring, until sugar is dissolved; Set aside.
To prepare filling, in medium bowl, beat pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes; let set 5 minutes.
In large bowl, using same beaters, beat cream cheese and yogurt until smooth.
Add pudding mixture and whipped topping; blend well.
With serrated knife, cut angel food cake into thin even slices.
Using half of the cake slices, one at a time, quickly dip cake slices into espresso syrup. Place in a single layer over the bottom of a 13x9-inch serving dish.
Pour half the filling mixture over the top smoothing with a spatula.
Evenly dust top with ½ tablespoon of cocoa.
Slice strawberries and arrange in a single layer on top of cocoa.
Repeat layers using remaining cake, espresso, filling and cocoa.
Cover and chill.
Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberries
Notes
If making half the recipe use an 8" square pyrex dish.Use an angel food cake loaf. It slices more easily and is the right size.If you can’t find espresso powder use instant coffee powder.