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Shortcut Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu

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This Shortcut Pumpkin Tiramisu is ridiculously fast and easy to prepare, and it’s full of yummy, spicy holiday flavors.

Shortcut Pumpkin Tiramisu|Craving Something Healthy

Oh my goodness – I’ve been so busy getting back into my new kitchen and keeping up with some pretty intense work deadlines, that I kind, sorta misplaced a week somewhere.  I truly thought that Thanksgiving was next week, not in 3 days.  Yikes.  Luckily, my parents are hosting, so I’m helping, but not really responsible for cooking.

It is time to think about holiday parties though, and I do have several coming up in the next few weeks. It’s always good to plan your menu ahead, and give any new recipes a test-run so there are no goof ups in front of guests, so I’m testing a new one out on all of you today.  

This dessert is a delicious change-up from traditional pumpkin pie.  It’s much lighter but I’m not claiming that it’s healthy!

Shortcut Pumpkin Tiramisu|Craving Something Healthy

I totally have to have a strategy for holiday sweet treats, because – I unfortunately love them all.  If they’re around (yes, leftovers, I’m looking at you), I’ll eat them for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack.  So my strategy is to keep ’em small.  Yep, it’s all about portion control.

This Shortcut Pumpkin Tiramisu can be made in a trifle bowl, but I love the idea of serving tiny, bite-sized desserts for each guest. That way, when it’s gone, it’s gone and I can’t eat the leftovers. Also, tiny desserts mean you can taste a few and not have to overdo it.

Instead of the espresso/liqueur-soaked ladyfinger method that is called for in traditional tiramisu, these lovelies are made with ground up, packaged gingersnap cookies mixed with a touch of vanilla-spiked bourbon (or regular bourbon if that’s what you have). The pumpkin-mascarpone cream topping takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.

If you have a pastry bag, definitely use it to pipe the cream onto the cookie crumbs.  If not, you can use a freezer bag – just fill it, snip the corner off, and squeeze.

Shortcut Pumpkin Tiramisu|Craving Something Healthy

Shortcut Pumpkin Tiramisu

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Prep Time 15 mins
Servings 12 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces gingersnap cookies about 32 cookies
  • 2 tablespoons of bourbon or bourbon vanilla
  • 1-8 ounce container mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix

Instructions
 

  • Place the cookies and bourbon or bourbon vanilla into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the cookies are broken down into fine crumbs.
  • Spoon about 3-4 tablespoons of the cookie crumbs into the bottoms of 12 dessert glasses and set aside.
  • Place the mascarpone cheese, pumpkin puree, whipping cream, sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice into a large mixing bowl. Mix on low speed to combine to combine the ingredients, and then increase to high speed to whip the ingredients until soft peaks form.
  • Place the pumpkin cream mixture into a large freezer bag, and cut the tip off of one corner. Pipe about 1/2 cup of the pumpkin cream over the cookie crumbs in each dessert dish. Sprinkle any remaining cookie crumbs over the top to garnish.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Notes

Recipe adapted from VeryBestBaking.com

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 3734IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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Do you have any favorite holiday desserts, or do you like to try something new each year?

Eat well!


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Anne Danahy MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and a freelance content writer who specializes in women's health and healthy aging. She lives in the Scottsdale area and eats wherever good food is found.

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  1. Marisa says

    November 22, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts. Love this twist!

    Reply
    • Anne says

      November 24, 2016 at 2:24 pm

      Thanks so much Marisa! Happy Thanksgiving to you!

      Reply
  2. Bethany @thekansascitydietitian.com says

    November 21, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    I am always intimidated by tiramisu, but this recipe looks so easy I might have to try!

    Reply
    • Anne says

      November 24, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      Me too! I’ve made the real thing a few times but it always feels complicated. This is ridiculously easy. Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  3. Lauren O'Connor says

    November 21, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Love how you’ve used Ginger bread for the “lady fingers” and served it up so elegantly in these glasses. Your pumpkin Tiramisu sounds so delicious!

    Reply
    • Anne says

      November 24, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      Awww thanks Lauren! There’s nothing better than a fancy looking dessert that’s also super easy!

      Reply
  4. Serena says

    November 21, 2016 at 8:44 am

    pumpkin pie and tiramisu are my 2 fave desserts and you put them together! Happy days!

    Reply
    • Anne says

      November 21, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      Ha ha! That’s what I thought too 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving Serena!

      Reply
  5. Scott says

    November 21, 2016 at 2:30 am

    Looks so delicious and easy to make! I love the idea. Can’t wait to give it a try.

    Reply
    • Anne says

      November 21, 2016 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks Scott! Hope you enjoy it 🙂 Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  6. Nina | What's for eats says

    November 21, 2016 at 1:23 am

    What an awesome spin on a classic tiramisu!

    Reply
    • Anne says

      November 21, 2016 at 12:01 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by Nina! I love how quick it is to make!

      Reply

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