This Pumpkin Tiramisu is the perfect combination of the classic creamy Italian Dessert and the warm flavors of fall.
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert made from crispy ladyfingers that are dipped in coffee and layered between a sweet and creamy mascarpone cheese that is blended with a fluffy whipped cream to create a light and airy texture, then dusted with a rich cocoa powder to finish it off. In this version I combined that classic Italian dessert with the sweet earthy flavors of pumpkin and warm spices to create the perfect fall treat. The layers of rich cream, coffee soaked lady fingers and that cocoa powder dusting combine together to create a magical bite that melts in your mouth and is the perfect indulgence for your holiday table or anytime you feel like having something special.
How This Recipe Came About
It was Autumn, and as with every Autumn, I started to crave those fall flavors. You know the ones, sweet earthy pumpkin and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Now normally I would throw together a pumpkin pie and be happy with that, I mean who doesn’t love a good pumpkin pie, right? But, since this was for my holiday table, I wanted to spice things up a bit and do something that my guests weren’t expecting. That is when this Pumpkin Tiramisu came to mind. I thought why not combine the classic Italian dessert, tiramisu, with the classic autumn dessert, pumpkin pie to create a rich and creamy treat. I must say I was quite pleased and best of all, so were my guests.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: There is no baking required. Just blend the cream and layer between coffee soaked ladyfingers and refrigerate to set.
- Great Make Ahead Dessert: This dessert is best made a day or two in advance. This makes it perfect for the holidays when having things prepared ahead of time is a real help.
- Presentation: This dessert is a real crowd pleaser. Everyone will love the classic flavors of Tiramisu and Pumpkin Pie brought together to create this special treat.
- Flavor: If you love the classic flavors of Tiramisu and Pumpkin Pie then you will love them combined together to create this delicious dessert.
- Leftovers: This dessert makes for perfect left overs. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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What You Will Need To Make This Dish
Equipment:
- Mixing Bowl: Having bowls in a variety of sizes helps in the preparation of this recipe.
- Casserole Dish: A 2 quart casserole dish is the perfect vessel for this dessert.
- Silicone Spatula: This is the perfect tool for scraping out all the ingredients in your bowl.
Ingredients:
- Strong Coffee: Cooled and placed in a shallow bowl.
- Bourbon: This ingredient is optional but does add a depth of flavor
- Mascarpone Cheese:Brought to room temperature so that it blends into the other ingredients smoothly.
- Sugar: This recipe calls for both Brown Sugar for the pumpkin cream and Granulated Sugar to sweeten the whopped cream topping.
- Spices: Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Ground Ginger and Ground Cloves are the spices used in this recipe. They add warmth and a ton of flavor.
- Salt: Adding a pinch of salt will enhance the flavors in the recipe.
- Vanilla Extract: I always opt for Pure Vanilla Extract due to its intense vanilla flavor.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Whipped until soft peeks form.
- Pumpkin Puree: It is very important to use Pumpkin Puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
- Ladyfingers: You want to use crispy ladyfinger so that they hold up when dipped in the coffee.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: For dusting on top
Tips For Making This Recipe
- Let your mascarpone cheese sit on the counter to get to room temperature. This will allow it to blend into the other ingredients easily.
- Do not over soak your ladyfingers. Doing so will make them become mushy and fall apart.
- Once your Tiramisu is prepared, it is important to place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or better yet, overnight. This will allow the dish to set up.
- Make sure you use Pumpkin Puree and not Pumpkin Pie Filling.
Pumpkin Tiramisu
Course: RecipesCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy8
servings30
minutesThis Pumpkin Tiramisu is the perfect combination of a classic Italian Tiramisu and the delicious flavors of fall all rolled up into one smooth and creamy dessert.
Ingredients
2 Cups strong coffee cooled
2 Tablespoons Bourbon (optional)
8oz. Mascarpone cheese at room temperature
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/2 Teaspoon salt
2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 Cup heavy whipping cream
1 Cup pumpkin puree, drained
1 Package (17oz.) crispy Ladyfingers
- For The Topping
1 Cup heavy whipping cream
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
Directions
- Whisk the cooled coffee and bourbon together in a small shallow bowl.
- Place the pumpkin puree on a plate and pat dry with a paper towel, changing the paper towel if necessary until pumpkin is very dry. Set to the side.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the mascarpone cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and salt until combined. Add the vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream and continue beating until combined. Add the drained pumpkin and beat until soft peeks form.
- Dip the ladyfingers, one at a time in the coffee and place in a single layer in a 2 quart casserole dish, covering the bottom of the dish. Spread an even layer of the pumpkin cream on top, covering all the ladyfingers. Repeat this process with the rest of the ladyfingers and the rest of the pumpkin cream.
- To make the topping, beat the whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peeks form. Place the whipped cream in a large piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small dollops of the whip cream on top until the entire casserole dish is covered. Place the cocoa powder in a sieve and lightly dust the top of the tiramisu. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or better yet, overnight to set.
- Enjoy
