Description
Gingerbread Tiramisu is a festive dessert that combines the creamy texture of traditional tiramisu with the warm spices of gingerbread, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Warm Coffee
- 6 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese
- ½ cup Molasses
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 24 pieces Ladyfingers
- 1 cup Crushed Gingersnaps
- Gingerbread Man Cookies (optional)
Instructions
- Make the coffee syrup: Heat coffee, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
- Prepare mascarpone mixture: Combine softened mascarpone, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Whip cream: Whip heavy cream with sugar until medium peaks form.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Layer ladyfingers: Dip ladyfingers in coffee syrup and arrange in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Add mascarpone layer: Spread one-third of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Sprinkle gingersnaps: Add a layer of crushed gingersnaps.
- Repeat layers: Add more dipped ladyfingers, then another third of the mascarpone mixture.
- Pipe topping: Use remaining mascarpone mixture to pipe decorative swirls on top.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Garnish and serve: Dust with cinnamon and add gingerbread cookies if desired.
Notes
- Ensure mascarpone is at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Do not overwhip the cream.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly to avoid sogginess.
- Use even layers for balanced flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering and Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg