Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup of banana pudding (prepared or homemade)
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 24 ladyfingers or sponge cake slices
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Chocolate shavings and additional caramel for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the cooled espresso, then arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of your serving dish.
- Spread a layer of banana pudding over the ladyfingers, then add a layer of sliced bananas.
- Repeat the layers: dipped ladyfingers, banana pudding, sliced bananas, then spread a generous layer of mascarpone cream on top.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the layers for a rich caramel flavor that complements the banana and coffee tastes.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let flavors meld.
- Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings, extra caramel drizzle, and banana slices for presentation.
Notes
- Prepare the tiramisu a day ahead for enhanced flavor layers.
- Keep refrigerated and tightly covered when storing.
- Do not freeze to maintain optimal cream texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg