Description
Gingerbread Tiramisu is a delightful, seasonal twist on the classic Italian dessert that combines the cozy spices of gingerbread with rich layers of creamy mascarpone and coffee-soaked cake. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting treat any day, this indulgent dessert features impressive layers that are sure to impress your guests. With a blend of warmth and sweetness, every bite evokes festive cheer and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gingerbread cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso (cooled)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp rum or coffee liqueur (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Brew coffee or espresso and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix mascarpone cheese until smooth, then gently fold in whipped cream until combined.
- Cut gingerbread into half-inch slices and briefly dip each slice into cooled coffee mixed with rum.
- Layer soaked gingerbread in a serving dish, spreading mascarpone mixture over each layer.
- Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with mascarpone on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving. Dust with cocoa powder before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg