Description
A rich, aromatic no-bake dessert featuring spiced mascarpone cream layered with pumpkin-soaked ladyfingers. This fall-inspired tiramisu is easy to make, requires no oven, and tastes like autumn in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 package (24-30 pieces) ladyfingers
- 1 cup (240ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
- Dark chocolate shavings, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Let mascarpone sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to soften. Brew coffee and let it cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream: In a large, cold bowl, beat heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Mix the mascarpone base: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together softened mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and lump-free.
- Fold the cream together: Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula until uniform and fluffy. Do not over-mix.
- Dip and layer: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee (1-2 seconds per side) and place in a single layer at the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. Repeat with a second layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
- Chill and set: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Garnish and serve: Dust with extra pumpkin pie spice or sprinkle dark chocolate shavings over the top before serving cold.
Notes
Ensure mascarpone is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Do not over-soak ladyfingers in coffee or they will become mushy. The dessert improves in flavor and texture when chilled overnight. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free ladyfingers. For a dairy-free version, substitute with coconut cream and dairy-free mascarpone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: pumpkin tiramisu, no-bake dessert, fall dessert, mascarpone cream, pumpkin pie spice, gluten-free option, make-ahead dessert