Tiramisu Pudding Trifle
Sometimes on a Friday afternoon after a “challenging” week at work, you just need a little pick me up. This was my situation several weeks ago. The solution at the time was a trip down to a relatively new bakery in Aiea for some tiramisu. The taste was decent, but it was hard paying over $3.50 for just one little piece.
So when the following Friday arrived after yet another “challenging” week, I called up the hubs on the way home from work to say we were going to go grocery shopping for some tiramisu ingredients as soon as he got home.
While I waited for him to get home, I did some quick tiramisu recipe searches to see what I was up against. What I was craving was the taste of tiramisu, not necessarily the added inches to the waistline. So after a short brainstorm I decided to completely deviate from the traditional recipes and go more for a tiramisu pudding trifle.
I liked this simple and healthier version of a tiramisu dessert very much. I can eat a lot more of it without the guilt, plus it’s so fast and easy to make.
INGREDIENTS
1 package of ladyfingers
2 cups milk (skim or 2%)
1 box instant vanilla pudding
1 cup coffee or espresso
1/4 to 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
DIRECTIONS
Prepare the vanilla pudding as stated in the directions. For mine I combined the pudding mix with 2 cups of skim milk.
Next, leave the pudding in the fridge to chill and brew a strong cup of coffee or espresso. When that’s done you are ready to layer.
I used a 7 inch x 7 inch square corningware dish but you can use whatever shape and size that floats your boat.
Here is how the layering went (from bottom to top):
1. Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the coffee/espresso and layer across the bottom
2. Spread a layer of pudding
3. Sprinkle a layer of cocoa powder
Repeat steps 1-3 two more times, or until you run out of ingredients.
When I was done putting this together I let it hang out in the fridge for a bit. It’s not necessary, but in my case I decided to make dinner first before digging in.
The next time I have a “challenging” week at work, it’ll be tiramisu pudding trifle for me…either that or a flight to Italy to chow down on the real deal.
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23 comments
way to go! I think I may fly to Italy for some
Hi kat,
Just like for Japan, there are still foods we have to go back and try in Italy. When we were there we sampled the gelato, cannoli, pizza, pasta, etc. but I don’t remember trying the tiramisu!
Wow, that looks fantastic! I love the better for you, shortcut version you came up with!
Hi Elle,
Thanks! It was definitely super fast and easy.
That looks brilliant! Looks easy, but keeps the great taste! Wonderful!
Since this is very healthy for me I’ll have the entire tiramasu please!
Hi! Just stumbled upon your blog via tastespotting. I love the concept of your site - I’ll definitely be back. Oh, and that looks delicious!
Hi Tarah,
Thank you, that’s so nice!
Hi Pixie,
That’s how I felt too…but the most I ever ate was two slices in a day. Forced myself to remember that there was still sugar in the pudding.
Hi sharon,
Thanks, I hope you enjoy your time looking around!
You are so creative in creating healthier versions of my FAV foods. haha. The vanilla pudding is such a great idea and good alternative. This year, I have discovered those instant sugar free fat free puddings and its soooo good. I will put it to use EVEN MORE now! thanks
This is definitely something to try. I love the simplicity and it’s quick too! And all the right flavors are there without all the unnecessary fat. Thanks!
FANTASTIC! I’ve been worried about my waistline as well these days! Seems that this recipe looks scrumptious and I could eat 98374983 pieces without feeling guilty! My kind of recipe!
That tiramisu pudding trifle looks so good!
Hi kaman,
That’s great, you will be even healthier with the sugar free pudding!
Hi cookinpanda,
You’re welcome! With regular tiramisu with the eggs, heavy cream, etc. I usually share it and eat my half in tiny little bites to make it stretch. With this one I can finally take normal sized bites and eat the whole piece…or two.
Hi cakewardrobe,
Glad you like it!
Hi Kevin,
I’ll trade you a piece for a chocolate covered cheesecake lollipop!
are those fresh ladyfingers? I see the hard crunchy kind in the store from italy too.
Hi shaka sherry,
These are the softer type ladyfingers. Are you on Oahu? If you are, you can check out Don Quijote - that’s where I got mine from.
Wow, this looks really simple to make and it is fairly healthy! I love tiramisu but it is such an unhealthy dessert that I never consider making or even eating it. I’m all about making things healthier too. I love taking recipes and making them healthier…speaking of which I think I like your blog =).
Ladyfingers do seem like the traditional cookie layer for a tiramisu, but what about graham crackers? Perhaps sheets of cinnamon graham crackers would make a nice layer as well, what do you think? I must try this though, thanks for the recipe!
- The Peanut Butter Boy
Hi Nick,
Interesting idea with the graham crackers. As long as they get a nice soak in the coffee/espresso, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work as well.
And I just hopped on over…I think I like your blog too. I’m totally in to your peanut butter theme!
Oh my goodness, this looks like heaven. It’s healthier?! Yay!
Hi Hillary,
The best part is that it doesn’t even taste healthy-ish.
Looks absolutely delicious!
So, I’d say this is… really, really good. I made my own ladyfingers though.
I love tiramisu. Thank you for the non-intimidating recipe!
This looks awesome, and lot less expensive than other recipes I’ve seen.
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