Easy Gingerbread Tiramisu: A Delightfully Indulgent Twist on Tradition
A delightful twist on the classic tiramisu, incorporating the warm flavors of gingerbread for a festive treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup gingerbread cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whip until smooth.
- In a shallow dish, pour the cooled coffee.
- Dip the gingerbread cookies in the coffee quickly to avoid sogginess.
- Layer the cookies at the bottom of a serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the cookies.
- Add another layer of coffee-dipped cookies, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.
Notes
- This dessert is best enjoyed chilled and allows flavors to meld together.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use espresso instead of brewed coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Easy Gingerbread Tiramisu