Description
A cozy autumn twist on the classic Italian dessert, this Pumpkin Tiramisu layers spiced pumpkin mascarpone cream with coffee-soaked ladyfingers for a seasonal treat that’s both elegant and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
- 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 package (7 ounces) Italian ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the pumpkin purée, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, to cook out the raw flavor of the pumpkin and bloom the spices. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg yolks, water, and salt. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk constantly until the mixture is thick and foamy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk the mascarpone into the cooled pumpkin mixture until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream with the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin-mascarpone mixture in two additions.
- In a shallow dish, mix the coffee and coffee liqueur (if using).
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and layer in the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish or similar-sized container.
- Spread half of the pumpkin cream mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder.
Notes
- The coffee liqueur is optional but adds depth of flavor.
- This tiramisu tastes best after chilling overnight.
- Use high-quality mascarpone for the creamiest texture.
- You can make individual servings in cups or jars for a fun presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
