Description
This Pumpkin Chai Tiramisu is a cozy fall twist on the classic Italian dessert! Instead of espresso, ladyfingers are dipped in chai concentrate, and the creamy filling is infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices. Add spiced rum for a festive kick, or enjoy it alcohol-free. This make-ahead dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup sugar (or up to 1/2 cup for a sweeter taste)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 8 oz. mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
- 1 cup chai concentrate (store-bought or homemade, see notes)
- 2–4 tablespoons spiced rum (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 24 ladyfingers (about one 7 oz. package)
- Bittersweet chocolate, for shaving on top (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat together pumpkin puree, sugar, maple syrup, and mascarpone until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until fully combined.
- In a shallow bowl, mix chai concentrate with spiced rum (if using). In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder and pumpkin pie spice.
- Sift half of the cocoa spice mixture over the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Dip half of the ladyfingers briefly into the chai mixture (2-3 seconds per side) and arrange in a single layer in the dish.
- Spread half of the pumpkin cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of chai-dipped ladyfingers and the remaining pumpkin cream.
- Sift the remaining cocoa spice mixture over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, preferably overnight (up to 48 hours).
- Before serving, top with bittersweet chocolate shavings if desired. Slice into 9 squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Chai Concentrate: Store-bought options like Tazo or Trader Joe’s work well. You can also make homemade chai concentrate.
- Alcohol Options: Traditionally, Marsala wine is used in tiramisu, but whiskey, brandy, coffee liqueur, or pumpkin liqueur also work well.
- Ladyfingers: Do not over-soak, or they will become mushy. Dip each side for 2-3 seconds before layering.
- Egg-Free Version: This tiramisu doesn’t include eggs in the cream mixture, but traditional ladyfingers contain eggs. Use egg-free ladyfingers if needed.
- Sweetness: This dessert is lightly sweetened, but you can increase sugar to ½ cup if you prefer a sweeter taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 371
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg