Tiramisu Pudding Cups

These  Tiramisu Pudding Cups take all the classic flavors of traditional  tiramisu— coffee, mascarpone, cocoa—and turn them into an easy, individual dessert everyone will love. No baking, no complicated steps, just creamy layers, soaked ladyfingers, and rich coffee flavor in every spoonful.

Perfect for parties, date nights, or make-ahead desserts.

Ingredients

For the Cream Layer

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup mascarpone cheese

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Coffee Layer

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)

For the Base

• 12 ladyfingers, broken into pieces

• Cocoa powder, for dusting

Preparation

1. Prepare the Coffee Layer

• Brew 1 cup of strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature.

• Stir in the sugar and coffee liqueur (if using).

• Set aside.

2. Prepare the Cream Layer

• In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.

• In a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

• Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and fluffy.

3. Assemble the Tiramisu Cups

• Place a layer of broken ladyfinger pieces at the bottom of each serving cup or glass.

• Spoon some of the coffee mixture over the ladyfingers to soak them—enough to moisten, but not so much that they become mushy.

• Add a layer of the mascarpone cream over the soaked ladyfingers.

• Repeat the layers (ladyfingers + coffee + cream), finishing with a layer of cream on top.

4. Chill and Serve

• Cover each cup with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor and texture.

• Just before serving, dust the top of each cup generously with cocoa powder.