Here’s a simple and delicious Tiramisu Pudding Cups recipe — a no-bake treat that’s perfect for individual servings and packed with that classic tiramisu flavor!
🍰 Tiramisu Pudding Cups Recipe
Servings: 6 cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2–4 hours (or overnight)
Total Time: ~25 minutes (plus chill time)
Difficulty: Easy
📝 Ingredients:
For the Cream Layer:
1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temp)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pudding Layer:
1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 3/4 cups cold milk
1 tsp instant espresso powder (or strong coffee)
Other Layers:
18–20 ladyfinger cookies (Savoiardi), broken into thirds
1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee (cooled)
2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Chocolate shavings (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1.
Make the Pudding Layer:
In a bowl, whisk the pudding mix with cold milk and espresso powder until smooth.
Let it set in the fridge for 5 minutes.
2.
Make the Cream Layer:
In another bowl, beat the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until smooth and fluffy.
3.
Dip the Ladyfingers:
Mix the brewed coffee and liqueur in a shallow dish.
Lightly dip ladyfingers (one at a time) into the mixture for about 1 second each — do not soak.
4.
Assemble the Cups:
In each cup (small glasses or dessert jars):
Add a few dipped ladyfinger pieces as the base.
Spoon or pipe a layer of the pudding.
Add a layer of mascarpone cream.
Repeat layers if desired.
5.
Chill:
Cover and refrigerate the cups for at least 2–4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
6.
Serve:
Right before serving, dust with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings if desired.
💡 Tips:
Make ahead: These are perfect for prepping the night before.
Alcohol-free version: Simply skip the coffee liqueur.
Kid-friendly: Use decaf coffee or omit espresso powder entirely.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or to convert this into a large-batch recipe!