Celebrate fall with this delicious, no-bake Pumpkin Tiramisu. Creamy mascarpone, subtle pumpkin flavor, and warm spices make this festive dessert a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table or any autumn gathering.
Prep Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Refrigerate6 hourshrs
Course: Dessert
Keyword: pumpkin tiramisu
Servings: 10servings
Author: Olga Klyuchits
Ingredients
14ozlady fingers
2 ½cupscoffeecooled
¼cupchocolate liqueur
6egg yolksfrom large eggs
¼cupgranulated sugar
½cuphalf n halfequal parts whole milk and heavy cream
1poundmascarpone cheesesoftened
1cuppumpkin puree
½-1teaspoonground cinnamon
⅛teaspoonpowdered nutmeg
½cuppowdered sugar for the mascarponeplus 2-4 Tablespoons additional powdered sugar for the whipped cream
2teaspoonsvanilla
1 ¼cupsheavy cream
cocoafor dusting
Instructions
Make the Pumpkin Custard:
Set up a double boiler by filling a saucepan with 1-2 inches of water and bringing it to a boil. Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan (without touching the water).
In the bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar. Place over simmering water and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
Gradually add half-and-half, whisking constantly for 7-10 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes fluffy.
Remove from heat and stir in pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let the custard cool completely.
Prepare the Mascarpone Filling:
In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
In another bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
Once the pumpkin custard has cooled, gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
Finally, fold in the whipped cream until fully combined, creating a light and fluffy filling.
Assemble the Tiramisu:
In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee and chocolate liqueur.
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (about 1-2 seconds), then arrange them in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Spread half of the pumpkin mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining filling.
Chill:
Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serve:
Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with unsweetened cocoa powder. Optional: garnish with shaved chocolate, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel.
Notes
Mascarpone Substitute: If you’re in a pinch, you can use cream cheese instead of mascarpone, but keep in mind it will change the texture and flavor of the tiramisu.
Room Temperature Mascarpone: Make sure your mascarpone is at room temperature before mixing. This helps it blend smoothly into the filling without any lumps.
Cold Heavy Cream: For the best whipped cream, use cold heavy cream—and if possible, chill your bowl and whisk too. It helps the cream whip up faster and fluffier!