🍫 Creamy Chocolate Pudding Tiramisu – No-Bake Layered Dessert

This creamy chocolate pudding tiramisu is my extra indulgent twist on the classic Italian dessert. It has soft coffee-soaked ladyfingers, a smooth mascarpone cream, a layer of vanilla pudding and a rich dark chocolate ganache on top.

It’s creamy, elegant and honestly… hard to stop eating once you start.

Ingredients

For the base:

• 1–2 packs ladyfingers (savoiardi)
• Fresh brewed coffee (for soaking, about 1 cup)

For the mascarpone cream:

• 2 cups mascarpone (about 2 x 220–250 g cups)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp thick honey (preferably light, creamy honey)

For the pudding layer:

• 1 packet instant vanilla pudding (cold mix version)
• 300 ml milk

For the chocolate topping:

• 200 g dark chocolate (baking chocolate)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Cocoa powder (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Prepare the base

Place the ladyfingers in a baking dish.

Using a spoon, gently drizzle coffee over each biscuit until lightly soaked. Do not oversoak.

2. Make the mascarpone cream

In a bowl, combine:

• Mascarpone
• Heavy cream
• Egg yolk
• Vanilla extract
• Honey

Mix until smooth and slightly thickened.

Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the soaked ladyfingers.

Add another layer of ladyfingers and lightly soak again with coffee.

Spread the remaining mascarpone cream on top.

3. Prepare the pudding layer

Mix the instant vanilla pudding with 300 ml milk until creamy and thick.

Spread the pudding evenly over the mascarpone layer.

4. Make the chocolate ganache

Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan (do not boil).

Add the chopped dark chocolate and stir continuously until smooth and glossy.

Pour the chocolate ganache over the pudding layer.

Optional: Create a decorative zigzag pattern using a spatula or fork.

Dust lightly with cocoa powder.

5. Chill

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

Personal Note 💛

I love experimenting with classic desserts and giving them my own little twist. This version feels extra luxurious with the pudding layer and the silky chocolate topping. It’s rich, creamy and perfect when you want something a little more special than traditional tiramisu.

The combination of coffee, mascarpone and dark chocolate is simply irresistible.

Serving Tip

Serve chilled.

Perfect for dinner parties, holidays or whenever you’re craving something indulgent and comforting.