Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 24 ladyfingers
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee (cooled)
- Optional: chocolate shavings or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, pumpkin purée, sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the pumpkin mascarpone mixture.
- Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the cooled espresso, then arrange in your serving dish.
- Spread half of the pumpkin mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and remaining pumpkin mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream before serving for an extra indulgence.
Notes
- Choose high-quality mascarpone for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure coffee is cooled before dipping ladyfingers to prevent sogginess.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance autumnal flavors.
- For added depth, include a splash of bourbon or amaretto in the coffee dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg