🍰 Tiramisu Pudding Cups (Easy, No-Bake)
⏱ Time
Prep: 20 minutes
Chill: 2–4 hours (or overnight)
🍽 Servings
6 individual cups
🛒 Ingredients
Pudding Layer
1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) box vanilla instant pudding mix
1½ cups cold milk
½ cup heavy cream
½ tsp vanilla extract
Mascarpone Cream
1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
Coffee Layer
1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
Layers & Topping
20–24 ladyfinger cookies, broken
Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Chocolate shavings (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Pudding
In a bowl, whisk pudding mix, milk, heavy cream, and vanilla.
Whisk 2 minutes until thick.
Refrigerate while preparing the rest.
2️⃣ Whip the Mascarpone Cream
Beat mascarpone and powdered sugar until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
3️⃣ Prepare Coffee
Stir sugar and liqueur (if using) into cooled coffee.
4️⃣ Assemble the Cups
Layer in each cup:
Ladyfinger pieces dipped quickly in coffee
Pudding layer
Mascarpone cream
Repeat layers once more
5️⃣ Chill
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (best at 4 hours).
6️⃣ Finish & Serve
Dust generously with cocoa powder.
Add chocolate shavings if desired.
Serve cold.
❓ Tiramisu Pudding Cups – Q & A
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! These are perfect for making 1 day ahead. Flavors improve as they chill.
Q: Can I use cream cheese instead of mascarpone?
Yes. Use full-fat cream cheese, softened. Flavor will be slightly tangier.
Q: Do I have to use coffee liqueur?
No. It’s optional and safe to omit for kids or alcohol-free desserts.
Q: Can I use homemade pudding?
Absolutely. Vanilla or lightly sweetened custard works beautifully.
Q: What if I don’t have ladyfingers?
You can substitute:
Pound cake
Vanilla wafers
Sponge cake
Q: Why shouldn’t I soak the ladyfingers?
Over-soaking makes the dessert soggy. A quick dip is perfect.
Q: Can I freeze tiramisu pudding cups?
Not recommended. Freezing changes the creamy texture.
Q: How long do they last in the fridge?
Up to 3 days, covered tightly.
🌟 Pro Tips
Use cold cream for better whipping
Sift cocoa powder for a smooth, elegant finish
Serve in clear cups for beautiful layers
If you’d like, I can also give you:
🍓 Strawberry tiramisu pudding cups
🍫 Chocolate tiramisu version
☕ Extra-espresso lovers’ edition
🍯 No-sugar or keto-friendly option.
