Tapioca Cream Cheese Pudding

• 4 cups nonfat milk
• 2 (3 ounce) packages tapioca pudding (cook & serve, fat-free)
• 1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, room temperature (or other low-fat cream cheese)
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

1. In a large sauce pan stir together the milk & pudding mix, then cook over a medium to medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for about 25 minutes, or until the mixture comes to a full boil.
2. Remove from heat & let cool 5 minutes, then stir well.
3. Let cool another 5 minutes & again stir well.
4. Let cool another 5 minutes & stir in the cheese.
5. Pour into a bowl, cover the surface of the pudding with plastic wrap & let set for about an hour.
6. If the chocolate chips are to be included, quickly stir them in, then again cover the pudding with plastic wrap & let it cool completely ~ OR enjoy it slightly warm!

nonfat milk, tapioca pudding, cream cheese, chocolate chips

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tapioca-cream-cheese-pudding-394258 (may not work)