Dessert

Creamy Pumpkin Tiramisu with Pumpkin Spice Recipe

ByHarry Bern October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

Introduction

This Creamy Pumpkin Tiramisu brings a seasonal twist to the classic Italian dessert, blending smooth mascarpone with warm pumpkin spice flavors. It’s a perfect fall treat that’s both comforting and elegant, ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.

A piece of layered tiramisu sits on a white plate on a white marbled surface. The dessert has three main layers: a bottom layer of soaked ladyfinger cookies in light brown, a middle layer of creamy, light beige mascarpone cheese mixed with small chocolate flecks, and a top layer of piped creamy swirls dusted with cocoa powder giving a rich dark brown contrast. The edges of the cream layer show a smooth and slightly firm texture, while the ladyfingers appear soft and moist. In the background, blurred, you can see a white bowl filled with more of the creamy tiramisu, and in the foreground, a single, lightly dusted ladyfinger cookie rests out of focus. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

15.87 oz Mascarpone cheese
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1/2 cup Pumpkin puree
2/3 cup Granulated sugar
1/3 cup Brown sugar
2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
2 cups Heavy cream (cold)
28 Ladyfingers
2 cups Coffee (espresso or strong coffee)

Instructions

Step 1: Brew the espresso or strong coffee and let it cool for a few minutes. Set it aside while you prepare the mascarpone cream.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, brown sugar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Use an electric hand mixer to blend until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Add the pumpkin puree to the mascarpone mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Pour in the cold heavy cream and continue mixing for 3-4 minutes until the filling thickens to a creamy consistency.
Step 5: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee for 1-2 seconds, then arrange them in a single layer in a 13 by 9 inch baking dish.
Step 6: Spread half of the mascarpone pumpkin cream evenly over the soaked ladyfingers using a spatula.
Step 7: Add another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers on top of the cream layer.
Step 8: Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with the remaining mascarpone cream and pipe dollops over the second ladyfinger layer.
Step 9: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let the flavors meld and the ladyfingers soften.
Step 10: Before serving, generously dust the top with cocoa powder and enjoy your autumn-inspired dessert!

Tips & Variations

Use fresh pumpkin puree for a natural flavor boost, or canned pumpkin puree for convenience.
For an extra spice kick, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the mascarpone mixture.
If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the amount of sugar by a few tablespoons.
Alcohol lovers can splash a bit of coffee liqueur into the coffee for dipping the ladyfingers.

Storage

Store the tiramisu covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor. Avoid freezing as it may alter the creamy consistency.