Easy Tiramisu Trifle
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4.5
Easy Tiramisu Trifle
Description
The Easy Tiramisu Trifle features instant vanilla pudding enriched with mascarpone cheese and enhanced by cold coffee for a classic tiramisu flavor in a trifle form. The pudding is first mixed with milk and coffee, then chilled until it thickens slightly, delivering a creamy texture. Incorporating mascarpone adds richness and smoothness. Ladyfingers or angel food cake are broken into pieces and lightly moistened with coffee, sometimes spiked with rum, then layered with the mascarpone pudding mixture in serving dishes. This layering provides a contrast between the tender cake and creamy filling, typical of tiramisu desserts. The recipe scales easily according to the serving container, from individual trifles to a large trifle bowl. This dessert is chilled to set and is ready to serve cold, providing a sweet coffee-flavored treat.
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla pudding mix instant
- 1 3/4 cup milk
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese room temperature
- 1 cup coffee cold, divided
- 2 Tablespoons rum optional
- 1 package ladyfingers about 7 ounces or 1/2 angel food cake
- 1 cup whipped topping
- unsweetened cocoa powder or bittersweet chocolate curls, to garnish
Instructions
- Get your trifle dishes ready. This recipe makes enough for 2 individual trifle cups or 4 half pint mason jars. If you are using a full size trifle bowl then double the recipe.
- Add the pudding to a bowl along with the milk and whisk until combined.
- Add 4 Tablespoons of cold, strong coffee to the pudding mix and stir. Refrigerate the coffee flavored pudding for 10 minutes or so until it is soft set.
- Add the mascarpone cheese to the pudding mix and use an electric mixer to incorporate it into the pudding. Beat until it is smooth and creamy.
- Break the ladyfingers into 3 or 4 pieces each or cut the cake into small squares about 1/2 inch sized.
- If you are using rum then mix it into the coffee that remains.
- Cover the bottom of a trifle cup with a single layer of cake pieces or ladyfingers.
- Drizzle a few tablespoons of the coffee mixture over the cake pieces. Make sure not to drench them, just get them wet.
- Cover the cake pieces with a layer of the mascarpone mixture.
- Repeat each layer one more time, filling the dish.
- Finish the trifle with some whipped topping and sprinkle with cocoa powder or grated chocolate.
- Store the trifles in the refrigerator until time to serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature mascarpone for easier mixing and a smooth texture.
- Cold coffee ensures the pudding sets properly without melting it.
- If preferred, substitute rum with sweet wine or brandy for flavor variation.
- Espresso powder or instant coffee can be used to prepare the coffee if desired.
- Adjust the quantity of coffee soaked on the ladyfingers to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 859IU | 17% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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