Pumpkin Tiramisu (Easy No-Bake Dessert) Recipe
This Pumpkin Tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring a creamy pumpkin mascarpone mixture layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers. Perfectly spiced with pumpkin pie spice and enhanced by a dusting of cocoa powder, this easy no-bake dessert is ideal for fall gatherings or festive occasions. It requires minimal effort and a few hours of refrigeration to set, delivering a rich, flavorful treat that serves nine.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Pumpkin Mascarpone Mixture
- 1 cup (240 g) pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (3 g) pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla flavoring
- 1 container (8 oz / 227 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
Coffee Mixture & Assembly
- 1½ cups (360 ml) brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup (optional)
- 1 package (7 oz / 200 g) ladyfingers (Savoiardi preferred)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Pumpkin Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla flavoring until fully combined. Add the mascarpone cheese and continue mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream to soft peaks using a hand mixer or whisk. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin and mascarpone mixture to create a light, fluffy filling.
- Mix Coffee and Maple Syrup: In a shallow dish, stir together the cooled coffee or espresso and maple syrup (if using), ensuring the syrup is well incorporated.
- Dip Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers evenly in a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) pan. Adjust fitting as necessary based on your pan shape.
- Layer Pumpkin Cream: Spread half of the pumpkin mascarpone cream mixture over the arranged ladyfingers, smoothing it out evenly.
- Repeat Layers: Dip another batch of ladyfingers and place them over the pumpkin cream layer. Top with the remaining pumpkin cream mixture and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
- Serve: Before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder to finish the tiramisu with an authentic touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature mascarpone to ensure a smooth blend with the pumpkin mixture.
- Whipping the cream to soft peaks is key for a light, airy texture in the filling.
- Do not soak the ladyfingers for too long to prevent a soggy tiramisu.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use espresso instead of regular brewed coffee.
- This dessert tastes best after chilling overnight, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
