🍮 Tiramisu Pudding Cups (No-Bake & Easy)
These are a simplified, creamy version of classic tiramisu—served in individual cups. No oven needed.
🧾 Ingredients (4–6 cups)
Cream layer:
- 1 cup whipping cream (or thick cream)
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese as substitute)
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coffee layer:
- 1 cup strong coffee (cooled)
- 1–2 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1–2 tsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
Base:
- Ladyfinger biscuits (or sponge cake pieces)
👨‍🍳 How to make it
1. Make coffee mix
- Brew strong coffee and let it cool completely
- Add sugar if you like it slightly sweet
2. Prepare cream layer
- Whip cream until soft peaks form
- Mix in mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla
- Beat until smooth and fluffy
3. Assemble cups
- Dip ladyfingers briefly in coffee (don’t soak too long)
- Place a layer at the bottom of each cup
- Add a layer of cream
- Repeat layers if cups are tall
4. Finish
- Dust cocoa powder on top
5. Chill
- Refrigerate for 3–4 hours (or overnight for best flavor)
🍽️ Result
- Soft coffee-soaked base
- Light, creamy topping
- Rich tiramisu flavor in a quick dessert cup
đź’ˇ Tips
- Don’t over-soak biscuits (they turn mushy)
- Chill longer for stronger flavor
- Add chocolate shavings for extra richness
If you want, I can also make a budget version, egg-based authentic tiramisu, or chocolate tiramisu cups.
