For some reason, tiramisu kept invading my mind for a few reasons: 1) I have never made tiramisu though I love it and never miss an opportunity to order some whenever I visit an Italian restaurant, 2) The silkiness and richness of it seemed perfect to couple with bananas and rum and finally, 3) I wanted to create a version that wasn’t very intimidating and was quite simple to make for those who might be scared of the term “tiramisu”, namely me!
Well let’s just say I was on to something. Clearly perfection happens when the American South and Italy blend desserts. I kept the lady fingers that are famous for tiramisu but used cream cheese from Aunt Bev’s banana pudding recipe. It also helped to make the recipe a bit more accessible if you don’t have mascarpone cheese on hand. Lastly, I added in some crushed nilla cookies on the top to give that banana pudding flavor. And there you have the creation of banana pudding tiramisu.
Banana Pudding Tiramisu Recipe- This is the perfect Southern spin on a classic Italian dessert. You will love the nostalgic flavors in this update.
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 2 blocks
- 1 1/4-1/2 14 ounce cans sweetened condensed milk (I am cutting down my sugar so I used 1/4 extra cup)
- 5 ounces instant banana pudding mix 1 box
- 5 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix 1 box
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounce frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 4-5 large bananas, sliced
- 17.5 ounce package ladyfingers
- 12 vanilla wafers crumbled
- 1 stick butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup rum
- In the bowl of a mixer, beat cream cheese until nice and fluffy.
- Slowly add in sweetened condensed milk, banana pudding, vanilla pudding, cold milk and vanilla extract. Beat until well incorporated.
- Slowly fold half of whipped topping into the banana pudding.
- For the Rum Sauce, in a medium sized pan or pot, add butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and rum and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
- To assemble the tiramisu, arrange a full row of ladyfingers at the bottom of a 9x13 sized baking pan. Pour 1/4 of warm rum sauce over ladyfingers to soak them.
- Next add slices of 2 bananas over the ladyfingers and pour another 1/4 of warm rum sauce over bananas.
- Take half of the banana pudding mixture and smooth over the top of the sliced bananas.
- Next create another layer by repeating all steps starting with adding another row of ladyfingers, pour rum sauce on ladyfingers, add sliced bananas, pour remaining rum sauce and finally add the rest of the banana pudding mixture.
- Lastly, take remaining half of whipped topping and spread over the top of the tiramisu.
- Finish the top of the tiramisu with crumbled wafers over whipped topping.
- Place the baking pan in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
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Azize says
April 4, 2019 at 10:55 amCan I just say your Daughter is the most adorable beautiful little person I have ever seen xxx
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
April 6, 2019 at 10:54 amYou are so kind
Rose says
October 8, 2015 at 10:45 pmHi, One more thing…..Can you clarify the ounces for the ladyfingers? They come in 7 oz. packages. Do I really need 17.5 oz. ?
Thanks
Ellie says
June 28, 2015 at 2:59 pmI’m making this right now and can’t wait to serve it. I don’t have rum, si I’m trying it with amaretto.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 28, 2015 at 6:02 pmWonderful! I can’t wait to hear how it turns out.
Paula Chapin says
June 22, 2015 at 12:29 amCan you clarify this: 1 ¼ – ½ (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk (I am cutting down my sugar so I used 1/4 extra cup). How many cans? Are you using two cans but only 1/4 c from the second can?
Thanks!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 29, 2015 at 3:37 pmHi Paula, that is exactly right!
Surinder Kaur says
June 18, 2014 at 6:24 pmIs there any substitute for rum in banana pudding tiramisu
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 18, 2014 at 9:09 pmHi Surinder, are you looking to get rid of the alcohol? Do you want a non alcoholic substitute?
Reeniee says
June 11, 2014 at 10:14 amWould it be possible to use rum flavoring instead of the rum??
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 11, 2014 at 11:06 amYes you can use this but it won’t have the exact same flavor. Just don’t add too much.
Hwue Zuin says
April 19, 2014 at 3:22 amThis looks mouthwatering! I’m so going to make this.
Just to check with you, is the banana and vanilla pudding mix in powder form? So do I need to mix it with water first before I add it into the cream cheese in Step 2? Thanks in advance.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
April 19, 2014 at 1:13 pmHi Hwue, Thanks so much! For step 2, you add in the puddings in powder form.
Tasha says
March 26, 2014 at 9:19 pmI loooooove tiramisu, but I’m pregnant and wanted to know if you had any alternative suggestions for using rum. Would leaving it out be disrespectful to the recipe? 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
March 26, 2014 at 10:12 pmHi Tasha, you can totally leave out the rum in this. Take a photo and let me know how it turns out for you!!
Tasha says
March 27, 2014 at 7:48 amThanks. Will do!
Megan Abbott says
June 18, 2013 at 1:05 amWhat are ladyfingers?
Grandbabycakes says
June 18, 2013 at 2:01 amHi Megan, ladyfingers are italian cookies that are traditionally used in tiramisu. You can find them at your grocery store.
MarissaKubinski says
April 5, 2013 at 6:42 pmHi! I plan on making this tomorrow night and want to make sure that the pudding you refer to in the recipe list is the is the pudding mix not an a premade pudding. Thanks!
Grandbabycakes says
April 5, 2013 at 7:21 pmHi Marissa, yes, it is the pudding mix, not premade pudding! Let me know how it turns out for you! And pictures are always fun!!
themondaybox.com says
March 31, 2013 at 5:32 pmBanana pudding and tiramisu seem made for each other! Smooth, creamy, and delicious. I have never made pudding with sweetened condensed milk before. It sounds wonderfully sweet and rich. Thanks for the recipe!
Grandbabycakes says
March 31, 2013 at 7:01 pmThanks so much! The sweetened condensed milk is definitely a treat in this recipe!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
March 29, 2013 at 9:05 pmAmazing! Can you please ship me a slice?!
Grandbabycakes says
March 30, 2013 at 12:18 amAbsolutely! Send me your address, and a slice is on the way 😉
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Richelle Lynn Garn says
March 26, 2013 at 4:27 pmOh. My. Goodness! I need to not look at foodie blogs before breakfast. You always have the YUMMIEST looking posts.
Love, Richelle from Lynn + Lou
Grandbabycakes says
March 26, 2013 at 6:24 pmThank you so much. I make the same mistake everyday with the blogs in the morning.
Carol | a cup of mascarpone says
March 25, 2013 at 8:13 pmSouthern food + Italian food…made into one FABULOUS dessert! Jocelyn, this is absolutely, incredibly creative! A definite must try! Now I have to go wipe the drool off my chin! :}
Grandbabycakes says
March 25, 2013 at 8:50 pmWow, thank you so much Carol! That is a massive complement coming from someone as amazing as you.
SallysBakingAddiction says
March 25, 2013 at 5:58 pmBanana + tiramisu. Oh my goodness! I want this for dessert tonight. It looks insane! The banana pudding looks so thick. I have plates just like those – they look so pretty with the tiramisu. 🙂
Grandbabycakes says
March 25, 2013 at 6:31 pmThanks so much Sally! And I adore these plates too. Gotta love Home Goods.
The Duo Dishes says
March 25, 2013 at 3:55 pmWe made a layered banana pudding cake before, but the pudding wasn’t as thick as your’s, so it didn’t sit up as nicely. Adding the cream cheese is a great idea for texture and tang!
Grandbabycakes says
March 25, 2013 at 4:10 pmThanks so much! The cream cheese definitely helps to thicken it and even enhance the flavor!
McKenna Ryan says
March 25, 2013 at 3:53 pmOh my goodness…. pinning this right now. It looks mouth watering. xx. McKenna Lou Ryan
http://www.lynnandlou.com
Grandbabycakes says
March 25, 2013 at 4:11 pmThank you so much for the pin!!
Valerie says
March 25, 2013 at 1:57 pmI just want to dig into the screen with a fork – this looks fabulous! (Oh, how I love all things made with sweet milk!) 😀
Grandbabycakes says
March 25, 2013 at 2:18 pmGosh I know! Sweet milk should marry me so we can have a lifetime together.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
March 25, 2013 at 1:12 pmThis is fantastic! Pinned!
Grandbabycakes says
March 25, 2013 at 2:17 pmThank you so much!!! 😉