Description
A delightful autumn twist on classic tiramisu, this Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu layers creamy mascarpone and pumpkin-spiced filling with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, dusted with cocoa and pumpkin pie spice for a festive and flavorful dessert perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Mixture
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Cream Layer
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (divided)
Assembly
- 2 cups espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 16 ounces ladyfingers (dry, hard variety)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Prepare Pumpkin Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice until smooth and sugar is fully dissolved. Set aside for flavor melding.
- Whip Cream and Mascarpone: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar using a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese and the prepared pumpkin mixture with a rubber spatula until the mixture is uniform without streaks.
- Prepare Pan: Lightly dust a 9×13 inch pan with 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Dip Ladyfingers: Pour cooled espresso into a bowl. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso, avoiding soaking them to prevent sogginess. Arrange half the dipped ladyfingers in a single layer in the prepared pan.
- First Cream Layer: Spoon half of the pumpkin cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers layer, spreading gently to cover without disturbing the structure.
- Second Layer: Repeat the espresso dipping with remaining ladyfingers and layer them over the cream. Top with the remaining pumpkin cream mixture, spreading evenly.
- Top Dusting: In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tablespoon cocoa powder with 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Lightly dust this mixture evenly over the top of the tiramisu.
- Refrigerate and Set: Cover and refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and layers to set properly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use strong espresso or coffee for a more authentic and rich flavor.
- Ladyfingers should be dry and firm to prevent the dessert from becoming too soggy.
- For best results, prepare the tiramisu a day ahead to allow flavors to fully develop.
- You can adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice to taste for a milder or stronger spice profile.
- Keep the dessert refrigerated and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: pumpkin spice tiramisu, fall dessert, pumpkin dessert, mascarpone dessert, espresso dessert, no bake tiramisu
