Here’s a quick and creamy Tiramisu Pudding Cups recipe — an easy twist on the classic Italian dessert, layered in individual cups. Perfect for parties, make-ahead desserts, or satisfying your tiramisu craving without the fuss!
🍨 Tiramisu Pudding Cups
🕒 Prep Time: 15 min | ❄️ Chill Time: 2–4 hrs
🔢 Yield: 4–6 individual cups
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cream Layer:
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
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1½ cups cold milk
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8 oz (225g) mascarpone cheese (or softened cream cheese)
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½ cup whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
For the Coffee Layer:
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½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
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1–2 tbsp coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa) — optional
For the Ladyfingers Layer:
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12–16 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi) or use vanilla wafers for a twist
For the Topping:
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Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
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Optional: mini chocolate chips, grated chocolate, or extra whipped cream
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Pudding Cream
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In a bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
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In a separate bowl, beat mascarpone until smooth.
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Fold the pudding into the mascarpone, then gently fold in whipped topping.
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Chill while preparing the rest.
2. Prepare Coffee Dip
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In a shallow bowl, combine:
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Brewed coffee
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Coffee liqueur (if using)
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3. Assemble the Cups
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Quickly dip ladyfingers into the coffee mixture (don’t soak — just 1–2 seconds).
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Break to fit and layer in the bottom of each serving cup.
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Add a layer of the mascarpone pudding mixture.
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Repeat: another dipped ladyfinger layer, then more pudding.
You can do 2 or 3 layers depending on cup size.
4. Chill
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (4+ is better for flavor melding).
5. Finish and Serve
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Just before serving, dust with cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve.
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Optional: add chocolate curls, chips, or more whipped topping.
📝 Tips & Variations
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No mascarpone? Use cream cheese + 2 tbsp powdered sugar for sweetness.
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Kid-friendly: Skip the liqueur and use decaf coffee or chocolate milk.
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Boozy version: Add a splash of coffee liqueur to the cream too!
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Make ahead: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.