Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of classic tiramisu and creamy banana pudding with this luscious Banana Pudding Tiramisu. Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfinger cookies, velvety mascarpone cheese, ripe bananas, and a hint of vanilla create a heavenly dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mascarpone Mixture:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Banana Pudding Layer:
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
For Assembly:
- 1 1/2 cups brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
- 24–30 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent bananas from browning)
- Crushed vanilla wafer cookies, for topping (optional)
- Cocoa powder or crushed graham crackers, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Banana Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk banana pudding mix with cold milk until smooth and thickened.
- Whip Mascarpone Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and mascarpone cheese; mix until smooth.
- Layer the Dessert: Dip ladyfinger cookies in coffee and arrange in a dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture, layer with bananas, then repeat layers.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Before serving, top with crushed cookies or cocoa powder if desired.
Notes
- Enhance the coffee flavor with a splash of coffee liqueur.
- Homemade banana pudding can be used instead of the instant mix.
- Refrigerate overnight for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
