Here’s a quick and creamy Tiramisu Pudding recipe—layers of coffee flavor, cocoa, and creamy custard, without needing to make the traditional ladyfinger dessert.
☕🍮 Tiramisu Pudding
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2+ hours
🧂 Ingredients
Pudding Base
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 oz cream cheese or mascarpone, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Coffee Layer
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2–3 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional, e.g., Kahlúa)
Topping
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting
- Optional: chocolate shavings or espresso powder
🔪 Instructions
1. Make the Pudding
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
- Remove from heat and whisk in cream cheese (or mascarpone), butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Let cool slightly.
2. Layer the Tiramisu Pudding
- In serving glasses or a small trifle dish, add a layer of coffee (mixed with liqueur if using).
- Pour a layer of pudding over the coffee.
- Repeat layers if desired (coffee → pudding).
3. Whipped Cream Topping
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread or pipe on top of the pudding.
- Dust with cocoa powder and/or chocolate shavings.
4. Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
🌟 Tips
- Coffee flavor: For stronger flavor, brush each layer with additional coffee before adding pudding.
- Make-ahead: Can be prepared a day ahead for convenience.
- Non-alcoholic: Simply omit the liqueur; you can also add a splash of vanilla extract instead.
- Variations: Layer in ladyfinger pieces soaked in coffee for more traditional texture.
If you want, I can also give a microwave single-serve version, no-egg version, or layered mini tiramisu puddings perfect for parties.
Do you want one of those versions?
