Ingredients
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese, cold
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (100% pumpkin)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–2½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (to taste)
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 1½ cups strong espresso or coffee, cooled
- 2–3 Tbsp sugar (for soaking coffee, to taste)
- 1–2 Tbsp dark rum or Kahlúa (optional)
- 7–8 oz crisp ladyfingers (about 24)
- unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- optional toppings: shaved dark chocolate, crushed gingersnaps, toasted pecans
Equipment
- hand mixer or stand mixer
- mixing bowls
- 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan
- fine mesh sieve (for cocoa powder)
- spatula
Method
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks using a hand or stand mixer; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk mascarpone, pumpkin purée, powdered sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream until evenly combined.
- Stir coffee with sugar until dissolved and let cool. Add rum or Kahlúa if using.
- Dip each ladyfinger 1–2 seconds per side in the coffee mixture and line an 8×8 or 9×9 pan.
- Spread half the pumpkin mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining filling. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours to set.
- Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with optional toppings before serving cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 5500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 0.8mg
Notes
Chai Option: Replace coffee with strong chai tea and add a pinch of cardamom.
Cheesecake Twist: Blend in 4 oz cream cheese for extra tang.
Parfaits: Layer into glasses for individual servings and chill 2–3 hours.
Alternate Builds: Make as a trifle (chill 4–6 hrs), or pipe into dessert cups (10–12 servings, chill 2–3 hrs). For a fast set, freeze for 45–60 minutes before chilling.
Pair With: Pumpkin Shaped Baked Brie, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, or Crustless Pumpkin Pie.
Cheesecake Twist: Blend in 4 oz cream cheese for extra tang.
Parfaits: Layer into glasses for individual servings and chill 2–3 hours.
Alternate Builds: Make as a trifle (chill 4–6 hrs), or pipe into dessert cups (10–12 servings, chill 2–3 hrs). For a fast set, freeze for 45–60 minutes before chilling.
Pair With: Pumpkin Shaped Baked Brie, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, or Crustless Pumpkin Pie.
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