Description
A luxurious fall twist on classic Italian tiramisu featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and spiced pumpkin mascarpone cream. This no-bake dessert combines the rich flavors of pumpkin pie spice with traditional tiramisu elements for the perfect autumn treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional, but highly recommended)
- 1 package (7 oz) ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- Ground cinnamon, for dusting
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Whip it real good: In a large chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Set that cloud of joy aside.
- Creamy pumpkin dream: In another bowl, mix together the mascarpone, pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until it’s nice and smooth. Fold in that whipped cream gently—you don’t wanna deflate the fluff.
- Coffee dunkin’: In a shallow bowl, stir together the coffee and coffee liqueur. Quickly dip each ladyfinger—like, real quick, we’re not making mush—into the coffee mix and start laying them in a 9×9-inch dish.
- Layer it up: Spread half the pumpkin mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the rest of the pumpkin filling.
- Chill time: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but overnight is best. That lets all the flavors cuddle up and become best friends.
- Final touch: Just before serving, dust the top with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and add a dollop of whipped cream if you’re feelin’ extra.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling for best results
- Coffee liqueur adds depth but can be omitted for alcohol-free version
- Dip ladyfingers quickly (1-2 seconds) to prevent mushiness
- Dessert improves with time – can be made up to 3 days ahead
- Store covered in refrigerator
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/9 of recipe)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg