Pumpkin Tiramisu
This Pumpkin Tiramisu is a cozy fall twist on the Italian classic. Layers of espresso dipped ladyfingers, creamy pumpkin mascarpone, and a dusting of cocoa make it rich, spiced, and irresistibly smooth. A no bake dessert that’s perfect for holidays or whenever you’re craving something sweet and seasonal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 481kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cream Layer:
- 1 cup pumpkin purée canned pumpkin
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
Espresso Mixture:
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons dark rum or bourbon, optional but delicious
Assembly:
- 24-30 ladyfinger cookies savoiardi
- cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Add the mascarpone and beat until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold it into the pumpkin mixture until fully combined.
- In a shallow dish, stir together the cooled espresso and rum (if using).
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (don’t soak, just a 1-second dunk) and arrange in a single layer in a 9×9-inch dish or trifle bowl. Spread half of the pumpkin cream over the top. Repeat with a second layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining pumpkin cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to let the flavors meld and the layers set.
- Just before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder and sprinkle with crushed gingersnaps or toasted pecans if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
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Notes
- Use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling. The flavor stays natural and not overly sweet.
- Let the mascarpone come to room temperature so it blends easily with the pumpkin mixture.
- Dip quickly. A fast dunk keeps the ladyfingers soft but not soggy.
- For a lighter flavor, swap the rum for vanilla extract or skip it entirely.
- Chill overnight if you can. The layers set beautifully and the flavor gets even richer by the next day.
- Dust with unsweetened cocoa powder right before serving for that classic tiramisu finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 5827IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg
