Description
This Banana Pudding Tiramisu with Caramel is a rich and creamy no-bake dessert that combines classic banana pudding, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, fluffy banana cream, and luscious caramel sauce. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or make-ahead entertaining, this elegant layered dessert delivers comforting flavors with a sophisticated tiramisu-inspired presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Cream Filling
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 16 oz heavy whipping cream
Layers
- 1 package gluten-free ladyfingers
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
- 1–2 ripe bananas, sliced
Caramel
- 4 tablespoons caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
Optional Toppings
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Extra banana slices
- Crushed cookies for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and continue beating until the mixture becomes thick, fluffy, and well combined.
- Fold the chilled banana pudding into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and silky smooth.
- Pour the cooled coffee or espresso into a shallow bowl.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee, coating both sides without oversoaking.
- Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the banana cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas and drizzle with half of the caramel sauce.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, remaining banana cream, remaining banana slices, and the remaining caramel sauce.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set.
- Before serving, dust lightly with cocoa powder and drizzle with additional caramel sauce.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and best texture.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly to prevent soggy layers.
- For the cleanest slices and best flavor, chill overnight before serving.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel sauce for a delicious salted caramel variation.
- Garnish with fresh banana slices just before serving to prevent browning.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dessert is ideal for making a day ahead for parties and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 servings
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: Banana Pudding Tiramisu with Caramel