Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu with Mascarpone Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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A fall-inspired twist on classic tiramisu featuring pumpkin puree and warm spices layered with mascarpone cream. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers ladyfinger cookies, pumpkin puree, mascarpone cheese into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 8 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

24 pieces ladyfinger cookies
1 cup pumpkin puree
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup, cooled espresso or strong coffee
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tbsp for dusting cocoa powder
2 tbsp (optional) dark rum

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup pumpkin puree, 8 oz mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin-mascarpone mixture until well combined.
Step 3: Pour 1 cup cooled espresso or strong coffee mixed with 2 tbsp dark rum (optional) into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each of the 24 ladyfinger cookies into the coffee mixture for 1-2 seconds, making sure not to soak.
Step 4: Arrange half of the dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8x8 inch dish, then spread half of the pumpkin mascarpone cream over the cookies evenly.
Step 5: Repeat the layering with the remaining dipped ladyfingers and the rest of the pumpkin mascarpone cream.
Step 6: Cover the tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
Step 7: Before serving, dust the top with 2 tbsp cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve to create a light, even layer.