Tiramisu Pudding Cups

Ingredients

Cream Layer:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coffee Layer:

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)

Base:

• 12 ladyfingers, broken into pieces
• Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

Prepare the Coffee Layer:

1. Brew a cup of strong coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature.
2. Mix in the sugar and coffee liqueur (if using). Set aside.

Prepare the Cream Layer:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese together with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.

Assemble the Tiramisu Pudding Cups:

1. Begin by placing a layer of broken ladyfingers at the bottom of each serving cup.
2. Spoon some of the coffee mixture over the ladyfingers, ensuring they are well soaked but not overly saturated.
3. Add a layer of the mascarpone cream mixture on top of the soaked ladyfingers.
4. Repeat the layering process, finishing with a final layer of the mascarpone cream.

Chill and Serve:

1. Cover the cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully develop.
2. Just before serving, dust the top of each cup with a light layer of cocoa powder.

Indulge in these Tiramisu Pudding Cups—a delightful and effortlessly elegant dessert perfect for any occasion!