Easy Gingerbread Tiramisu: A Cozy Dessert for the Holiday Season
A delightful twist on a classic dessert, this Easy Gingerbread Tiramisu combines the flavors of gingerbread with the creamy textures of traditional tiramisu, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 12 gingerbread cookies
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix strong brewed coffee, sugar, and vanilla extract until sugar is dissolved.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in mascarpone cheese, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg gently.
- Dip gingerbread cookies in the coffee mixture and layer them in a serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the cookies.
- Add another layer of dipped cookies and top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use espresso instead.
- Feel free to add whipped cream on top for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Easy Gingerbread Tiramisu, gingerbread tiramisu, holiday dessert