– 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding – 2 cups cold milk – 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese – 1 cup heavy cream –
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1 cup brewed coffee (cooled) – 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional) – 12-15 ladyfinger – Cocoa powder for dusting
– Make Pudding: In a bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk. Let it set for 2 minutes. Stir in mascarpone cheese until smooth.
– Whip Cream: In another bowl, beat the heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold it into the pudding mixture.
– Soak Ladyfingers: Briefly dip ladyfingers into the cooled coffee (and coffee liqueur, if using).
– Layer: In small cups, layer soaked ladyfingers and the mascarpone-pudding mixture. Repeat layers.
– Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. – Serve: Dust with cocoa powder before serving. Enjoy your easy, creamy tiramisu cups!