Description
A festive twist on traditional tiramisu, this Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu layers luscious pumpkin cream cheese mixture and whipped cream between coffee-soaked ladyfingers, crowned with chocolate shavings and pumpkin spice for a seasonal dessert perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Mixture
- 1 lb. cream cheese
- 15 oz. pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin (Knox)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Other Ingredients
- 3 cups strongly brewed coffee
- 2 packages 14 oz. ladyfingers (about 40 ladyfingers)
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
- Pumpkin spice, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Pumpkin Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin spice, and pumpkin puree using a hand mixer until smooth and combined. Set aside.
- Whip Cream Mixture: Using a hand mixer, whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the cream starts to thicken but is not fully firm.
- Dissolve Gelatin: In a small bowl, mix powdered gelatin with cold water and microwave for 10 seconds. Stir until gelatin crystals dissolve completely, then add this mixture to the thickening whipped cream. Continue whisking until soft peaks form and the whipped cream holds its shape.
- Soak Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger fully into the brewed coffee to soak, then evenly arrange a layer covering the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Layer Pumpkin and Whipped Cream: Spread half of the pumpkin cream cheese mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. Then, top with half of the whipped cream. Repeat the layering process with another layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, the remaining pumpkin mixture, and finish with the remaining whipped cream.
- Chill: Cover the assembled tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish the tiramisu with chocolate shavings and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice. Cut into slices and enjoy.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for the best texture and flavor.
- Ensure gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid any grainy texture in the whipped cream.
- Quickly dip ladyfingers in coffee to prevent them from becoming too soggy, preserving a slight firmness.
- For a less sweet version, reduce powdered sugar slightly to taste.
- This dessert can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance to deepen the flavors.
- Substitute pumpkin spice with a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
