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Creamy Pumpkin Tiramisu Recipe

4.8 from 52 reviews

This Creamy Pumpkin Tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, infusing seasonal pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spice into rich mascarpone cream. Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfinger cookies are perfectly balanced with a velvety pumpkin-flavored mascarpone mixture, making it an irresistible treat ideal for autumn gatherings and holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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Mascarpone Pumpkin Cream

  • 15.87 ounces high-quality mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream, cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Assembly

  • 28 ladyfinger cookies
  • 2 cups brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
  • Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare Coffee: Brew 2 cups of espresso or strong coffee and allow it to cool completely to room temperature to avoid soggy ladyfingers.
  2. Make Mascarpone Pumpkin Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, kosher salt, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and creamy. Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, blending until combined. Gradually whisk in the cold heavy cream, whipping for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture thickens and forms soft peaks.
  3. Dip Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the cooled coffee for 1 to 2 seconds, just enough to saturate lightly without becoming soggy. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers on the base of a 13 x 9 inch serving dish.
  4. Layer Cream: Spread half of the mascarpone pumpkin cream evenly over the arranged ladyfingers, making sure to cover them completely for a smooth layer.
  5. Repeat Layering: Dip the remaining ladyfingers swiftly in coffee and layer them over the mascarpone cream. Then, spread the remaining mascarpone pumpkin cream evenly on top and smooth the surface to your desired finish.
  6. Chill: Cover the dish securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
  7. Serve: Just before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder to give your tiramisu a classic and elegant finish.

Notes

  • Use high-quality mascarpone for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
  • Do not soak ladyfingers too long in coffee to prevent sogginess.
  • For stronger pumpkin flavor, increase pumpkin puree to 3/4 cup.
  • Chilling overnight enhances flavor development and texture.
  • This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.

Keywords: Pumpkin tiramisu, pumpkin dessert, mascarpone pumpkin cream, fall dessert, no bake tiramisu, pumpkin spice dessert