Description
Silky no-bake pumpkin tiramisu merges Italian classic with autumn’s warm spices, creating a dreamy dessert that dances between creamy layers and rich seasonal flavors. Seasonal ingredients and simple techniques promise a delightful treat you’ll savor with each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package ladyfinger cookies
- 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp crushed pecans
- 1 tbsp grated dark chocolate
Instructions
- Whisk mascarpone cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Fold pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract into the mascarpone, blending until fully incorporated and uniform in color.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mascarpone mixture, maintaining the volume and creating a silky smooth filling.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the strong espresso, ensuring they are lightly saturated but not soggy.
- Layer the espresso-dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a rectangular serving dish, creating a uniform base.
- Spread half of the pumpkin mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfinger layer, using a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Repeat the layering process with another set of espresso-dipped ladyfingers and the remaining pumpkin mascarpone mixture.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and set.
- Before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder, sprinkle crushed pecans, and garnish with grated dark chocolate.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the rich autumn-inspired dessert.
Notes
- Choose instant espresso for a more intense coffee flavor that deeply penetrates the ladyfingers without making them soggy.
- Ensure mascarpone cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smoother, lump-free mixture when whisking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional ladyfingers with gluten-free alternatives or use almond sponge cake slices.
- Chill the mixing bowl and whisk before whipping cream to help achieve faster and more stable stiff peaks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg