Easy Gingerbread Tiramisu Recipe
This Easy Gingerbread Tiramisu is a festive twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining spiced gingerbread cookies soaked in coffee and eggnog with a creamy mascarpone and whipped cream filling. Layered richly and topped with cocoa powder and crushed gingerbread, this no-bake dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings and delights with its smooth texture and seasonal flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 1/4 cups mascarpone cheese
Soaking Liquid
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup hot coffee
- 1 tsp rum extract
Other
- 40 gingerbread cookies
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Crushed gingerbread cookies, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside carefully to maintain the texture.
- Prepare Egg and Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolks and powdered sugar. Mix until the mixture turns pale yellow. Add the mascarpone cheese and whip until smooth and free of lumps.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone and egg yolk mixture until fully incorporated and no streaks remain.
- Mix Soaking Liquid: In a small bowl, mix the hot coffee, rum extract, and eggnog thoroughly to create the soaking liquid for the cookies.
- Prepare the Dish: Have a 9×9 inch baking dish ready along with the tiramisu mixture and soaking liquid.
- Dip Cookies: Quickly dip each gingerbread cookie into the soaking liquid, ensuring full but brief submersion to absorb flavor without becoming soggy. Arrange 9 dipped cookies at the bottom of the baking dish to cover completely.
- First Layer: Spread a layer of the whipped tiramisu filling evenly over the cookie layer.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering dipped gingerbread cookies followed by the tiramisu filling, creating about 4 to 5 layers, ending with a final layer of filling on top.
- Top and Chill: Sift cocoa powder over the top layer and sprinkle crushed gingerbread cookies if desired for added texture and decoration. Refrigerate for 1.5 hours to allow flavors to meld and dessert to set.
- Serve: Remove from the refrigerator and serve chilled by spoonfuls, enjoying the creamy, spiced, and coffee-soaked layers.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are dipped quickly to prevent them from becoming too soggy and falling apart.
- Use fresh strong brewed coffee for the best flavor infusion.
- For a boozy version, consider adding a tablespoon of coffee liqueur or spiced rum instead of rum extract.
- This dessert should be consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Egg yolks are used raw in this recipe; ensure they are fresh and handled safely or consider using pasteurized eggs.
Keywords: Gingerbread tiramisu, holiday dessert, no-bake tiramisu, mascarpone dessert, coffee soaked cookies, eggnog dessert
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