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Pumpkin Chai Tiramisu

This Pumpkin Chai Tiramisu is a festive fall twist on a classic! Pumpkin puree is whipped into the cream mixture, with chai concentrate used instead of traditional espresso to dip the ladyfingers into. Optionally, you can add a little bit of spiced rum to the chai mixture for a boozy oomph of flavor. This is a great dessert to make for Thanksgiving or other holiday celebrations!

Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 371 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 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, see notes
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 24 ladyfingers one standard package of approximately 7 oz.
  • bittersweet chocolate for shaving on top, optional

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whip the 1 cup heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat together the 1 cup pumpkin puree, ⅓ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 8 oz. mascarpone cheese until smooth and well combined. Fold the two mixtures together gently until combined.
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix together the 1 cup chai concentrate and 2-4 tablespoons spiced rum, if using. In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and the 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Sift half of the cocoa powder the pumpkin pie spice mix onto the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish (see notes for alternative sizes). I use a small mesh sieve for this and tap the rim lightly with a spoon.
  4. Dip half of the 24 ladyfingers into the chai concentrate briefly (soaking for too long will result in a soggy texture). Place in a single layer, rounded-side-up, on top of the dusted baking dish. Feel free to break them in half to fit, if needed. Spread half of the pumpkin cream mixture on top. Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers, and the rest of the pumpkin cream mixture.
  5. Dust the top layer by sifting the remaining half of the cocoa powder and pumpkin pie spice mixture.
  6. For best results, cover with plastic wrap (or alternative) and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, but preferably overnight, or up to 48 hours. Before serving, dust with bittersweet chocolate shavings if desired. Cut into 9 slices (3 slices x3 slices in a square pan) and serve.

Notes

  • For the chai concentrate, you can easily find this in most grocery stores in the tea section. I love the Tazo brand, and Trader Joe's also makes a wonderful blend that's extra concentrated and flavor-packed. You can also make your own chai concentrate.
  • The rum is completely optional. Traditionally, marsala wine is used in tiramisu. Whisky, brandy, pumpkin or coffee liquor, or other librations may be used as well.
  • Be careful not to soak the ladyfingers for too long. They will disintegrate easily. I dipped each side for 2-3 seconds each before layering in the baking pan.
  • This tiramisu recipe has no eggs in the cream mixture. Traditionally, raw egg yolks (around 4) are beaten into the mascarpone cheese mixture. While the pumpkin puree helps add some creaminess to the mixture without the eggs, you can certainly feel free to add the egg yolks into this mixture for a boost of creamy rich texture. Keep in mind: Ladyfingers DO usually have eggs as a main ingredient, so you'll need an alternative to traditional ladyfingers if you want an egg-free recipe. Here's a recipe that uses homemade egg-free/vegan ladyfingers.
  • This recipe is not too sweet. When I served it, I took votes to see if it needed more sugar and no one said it did! That said, if you prefer a sweeter tiramisu, feel free to bring the amount of sugar up to a half a cup instead of a third.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 371kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 67mg (3%) Potassium 153mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 5142IU (103%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 371kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 67mg 3%
Potassium 153mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 5142IU 103%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.