Tiramisu Pudding Cups

Ingredients

• 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 cups coffee or espresso, cooled
• 1 package ladyfingers
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder, for dusting
• 2 tbsp chocolate shavings (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pudding:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
   • In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream and sugar together until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract.
2. Assemble the Pudding Cups:
   • Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the cooled coffee (don’t soak them too long, just a quick dip).
   • Layer the bottom of each cup with a layer of dipped ladyfingers.
   • Add a spoonful of the prepared vanilla pudding mixture over the ladyfingers.
   • Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
3. Chill:
   • Refrigerate the pudding cups for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to let the flavors meld together.
4. Serve:
   • Before serving, dust the top of each cup with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious Tiramisu Pudding Cups!