Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

perfect Italian dinner party dessert

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 6h
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 6h 20m
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

540
calories
17,9g
fat
80,6g
carbohydrates
16,9g
protein
132mg
cholesterol
293mg
sodium
Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

Recipe Description

Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù is a really great dessert to make for your next dinner party. Your guests will love it and it is so easy to prepare in advance. You can make it a few days or even a couple of weeks in advance and store it in the freezer until you are ready to eat. Just remember to defrost fully before serving! 

Start by making the pumpkin custard mixture. Heat sugar and Calvados. Start layering up the tiramisu starting with whole gingersnaps brushed with the Calvados mixture. Spoon the pumpkin custard on top of the gingersnaps. Repeat until the tiramisu has 3 layers. Top with half of the crushed gingersnaps and freeze until you are ready to serve. Once defrosted, top with the remaining gingersnaps. 

To make Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare gelatin

    5 min
    Step 1 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

    Place 2 tablespoons of water In a small bowl. Sprinkle 3 ½ tablespoons of gelatin over the water. Leave to stand for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix the dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

    Place 6 egg yolks, ¼ cup of cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon of salt and 1 ½ cups of the sugar in a large bowl and whisk until incorporated.

  3. 3

    Heat milk

    7 min
    Step 3 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap TiramisùStep 3 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

    Heat 1 quart of milk in a saucepan until just steaming. Whisk 1 cup of the heated milk into the whisked egg yolk mixture. Pour the remaining mixture into the saucepan with the milk. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, while whisking constantly for about 5 minutes until thick.

  4. 4

    Add the pumpkin puree

    1 min
    Step 4 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap TiramisùStep 4 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

    Mix in the pumpkin puree and continue to cook, while whisking for 1 minute. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the gelatin mixture, 1 tablespoon of vanilla and ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon.

  5. 5

    Whisk in the mascarpone

    2 min
    Step 5 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

    Whisk 1 pound of mascarpone cheese into the mixture.

  6. 6

    Heat sugar and Calvados

    min
    Step 6 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

    Place the Calvados and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar in a microwaveable bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 10 seconds, until the sugar is just dissolved.

  7. 7

    Layer the tiramisu

    3 min
    Step 7 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap TiramisùStep 7 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

    Place ⅓ of the whole ginger snap biscuits in a 9 x13 inch baking dish. Brush some of the Calvados mixture over the gingersnaps. Spoon ⅓ of the pumpkin custard on top. Repeat the layers two more times with the remaining whole ginger snap biscuits, Calvados and custard.

  8. 8

    Top with crushed gingersnaps

    6h
    Step 8 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap TiramisùStep 8 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

    Top the tiramisu with half of the crushed gingersnaps. Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly on to the top of the tiramisù. Place the dessert in the freezer overnight.

  9. 9

    Defrost and serve

    Step 9 - Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù

    When you wish to eat the tiramisù, remove it from the freezer and leave stand at room temperature for around 6 hours, until fully thawed. Sprinkle the remaining crushed gingersnaps on top. Serve and enjoy!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Zara
January 6, 2023
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OMG, this Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù was a hit at our dinner party! I made it a few days ahead, and it was super easy to prep. My fam went wild for the layers and the spiced flavor. Def making it again for Thanksgiving!

Tina
January 30, 2022
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Yasss! This Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù is freakin’ awesome! I made it for my friends' dinner party and they were totally impressed. It was super easy to prep ahead, and the combo of pumpkin and ginger snaps is just wow. Gonna make this again for sure! 🍰✨

Fiona Smith
January 11, 2021
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Delicious! I made this for my friends last weekend, and they couldn't stop raving about it. The pumpkin flavor is rich, and it's super simple to put together.

Amy
December 3, 2020
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Made this for a get-together, super easy and everyone loved it. So yum!

Katie Johnson
October 9, 2020
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OMG, this Pumpkin-Gingersnap Tiramisù is outta this world! Served it at our dinner party, and everyone was raving! So easy to make. Totally a winner!

Estella Kahana
July 1, 2020
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Lots of stuff going on in this recipe gonna try it out tonight.

Milani Gefre
June 25, 2020
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Perfect dessert when you're stressed out and goes great with some caramel coffee or tea too.

Whitney Oalmann
June 21, 2020
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I recommend leaving it in the fridge overnight it taste way better when left to cool for a long period of time and the texture will be sponge like.

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