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Gingerbread Tiramisu Recipe

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This Gingerbread Tiramisu is a festive twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining warm spices like ginger and cinnamon with the creamy richness of mascarpone and whipped cream. Layers of lady fingers soaked in spiced gingerbread coffee alternate with crisp gingerbread cookies and a luscious gingerbread-spiced mascarpone filling. This no-bake dessert is chilled overnight for the perfect melding of flavors, dusted with cocoa powder, and garnished with gingerbread cookies to create an indulgent treat perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Mascarpone Mixture

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup + 3 tbsp (104g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 oz mascarpone, cold
  • 2 cups heavy cream, divided (1 1/2 cups + 1/2 cup)

Cookies and Coffee Soak

  • Crisp gingerbread or gingersnap cookies (e.g., Pepperidge Farm Gingerman cookies)
  • 2 cups strong brewed gingerbread coffee or unflavored coffee
  • 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 7oz package lady fingers

Garnish

  • Cocoa powder, for dusting
  • Additional gingerbread cookies for decoration

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Gingerbread Mascarpone: Fill a pot with a few inches of water and set over medium heat to create a double boiler. In a heat-safe bowl that fits over the pot without touching the water, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
  2. Cook the Egg Mixture: Place the bowl over the simmering water and whisk continuously until the sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Test by rubbing the mixture between your fingers—no graininess should linger.
  3. Add Spices and Chill: Remove the bowl from heat and whisk in molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, kosher salt, and vanilla extract until combined. To chill, place the bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice and whisk gently until the mixture is completely cold, about 5 minutes.
  4. Incorporate Mascarpone: Once chilled, whisk in the cold mascarpone cheese until smooth and combined.
  5. Whip Heavy Cream (Part 1): In a separate bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream with a hand or stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold this whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, yielding a fairly thin filling.
  6. Prepare the Gingerbread Coffee Soak: Stir the granulated sugar into the brewed coffee and allow the mixture to cool completely before using.
  7. Assemble the First Layer: Briefly dunk lady fingers (for just a second) into the cooled gingerbread coffee and arrange them in a single layer to cover the bottom of an 8×8 inch pan, cutting as necessary.
  8. Add Mascarpone Layer and Cookies: Use a large scoop or 1/4 cup measure to spread 5 scoops of the mascarpone filling evenly over the lady fingers. Top with a layer of crisp gingerbread cookies, which are not soaked.
  9. Repeat Layers: Spread 5 more scoops of mascarpone filling over the gingerbread cookies, then add another layer of soaked lady fingers. Follow with 3-4 scoops of filling, spreading evenly.
  10. Whip Heavy Cream (Part 2) and Final Layer: Whip the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold it into the remaining approximately 1 cup of mascarpone filling. Transfer this mixture to a piping bag and pipe dollops over the surface of the tiramisu.
  11. Garnish: Dust the layered tiramisu generously with cocoa powder and decorate with additional gingerbread cookies as desired.
  12. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the tiramisu overnight or for at least 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and set. Slice and serve chilled for the best taste experience.

Notes

  • Use cold mascarpone and heavy cream for best whipping and texture results.
  • Be careful not to over-soak lady fingers to prevent sogginess; a quick dunk is sufficient.
  • If gingerbread coffee is unavailable, unflavored strong coffee combined with pumpkin pie spice or gingerbread syrup can be used.
  • Chilling the egg yolk mixture quickly over ice helps prevent scrambling and speeds up preparation.
  • Allow the tiramisu to chill for a full 24 hours if possible for enhanced flavor development.

Keywords: Gingerbread Tiramisu, Holiday Dessert, No-Bake Tiramisu, Spiced Tiramisu, Christmas Dessert, Mascarpone Dessert

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