Description
Silky Italian pumpkin tiramisu marries classic espresso-soaked ladyfingers with luscious seasonal spices. Creamy mascarpone layers and warm autumnal flavors invite you to savor a delightful dessert that celebrates fall’s rich culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mascarpone cheese
- 1 package ladyfingers (about 24 pieces)
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
Coffee and Liqueur Components:
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Sweeteners and Cream:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Garnish:
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Blend pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and sugar until silky and uniform in texture.
- Whip mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until soft, billowy peaks emerge.
- Delicately incorporate the pumpkin mixture into the mascarpone cream, ensuring complete integration.
- Create a coffee-infused liquid by combining brewed espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow container.
- Briefly submerge each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring quick absorption without oversaturating.
- Construct the first layer by carefully positioning the coffee-dipped ladyfingers in a uniform pattern within an 8-inch dish.
- Generously distribute half of the pumpkin-mascarpone cream across the ladyfinger foundation, covering completely.
- Repeat the ladyfinger dipping process and arrange a second layer atop the initial cream layer.
- Lavishly cover the top with the remaining pumpkin-mascarpone cream, creating a smooth surface.
- Elegantly dust the entire surface with cocoa powder for a refined finish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for minimum 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set.
- Remove from refrigerator, slice, and serve cold for optimal taste and presentation.
Notes
- Choose ripe, flavorful pumpkin puree for the most intense autumn taste and creamy texture.
- Ensure mascarpone and cream are cold when whipping to achieve perfect soft peaks and stabilize the mixture.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly in coffee to prevent them from becoming soggy and maintain their delicate structure.
- Experiment with gluten-free ladyfingers or alternative cookies for dietary restrictions while preserving the classic tiramisu experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg