Description
Ladyfingers soaked in coffee are layered with a creamy, spiced pumpkin and mascarpone filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 g) pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces (225 g) mascarpone, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 (7-ounce / 200 g) package ladyfingers (about 24 cookies)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until combined.
- Add the room-temperature mascarpone to the pumpkin mixture and beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with a mixer until soft peaks form. This means the peaks will hold their shape but the tips will curl over.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin-mascarpone mixture in two or three additions until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a shallow dish, stir together the cooled coffee and the optional maple syrup or liqueur.
- Quickly dip one ladyfinger at a time into the coffee mixture for just a second on each side. Arrange the dipped ladyfingers in a single layer in a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking dish. You may need to break some to fit.
- Spread half of the pumpkin cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with a second layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining pumpkin cream, spreading it into a smooth, even layer.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the dessert to set.
- Just before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder.
Notes
- Chilling is essential for the tiramisu to firm up and for the flavors to meld. A minimum of 4 hours is needed, but overnight is better.
- Do not over-soak the ladyfingers. A very quick dip is enough, otherwise the dessert may become soggy.
- For a smooth, lump-free cream, ensure your mascarpone is at room temperature before mixing.
- Make sure the brewed coffee has cooled completely before you begin assembling the layers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American