Description
Enjoy a festive twist on a classic Italian dessert with this Easy Gingerbread Tiramisu recipe. Layers of coffee-dipped gingerbread cookies, rich mascarpone cream, and a hint of eggnog blend seamlessly to create a decadent, holiday-inspired treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 1⁄4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 1⁄4 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1⁄2 cup eggnog
- 40 gingerbread cookies
- 1⁄2 cup coffee
- 1 tsp rum extract
Crumble Topping
- Cocoa Powder (for dusting)
- Crushed Gingerbread Cookies (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside carefully.
- Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar: In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolks and powdered sugar. Beat until the mixture is smooth and takes on a pale yellow color.
- Add Mascarpone Cheese: Fold the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture, whipping until smooth and free of lumps.
- Combine with Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and no streaks remain, creating a smooth tiramisu cream.
- Prepare Coffee Mixture: In a small bowl, blend hot coffee, rum extract, and eggnog thoroughly to create the dipping liquid for the cookies.
- Assemble Base Layer: Dip each gingerbread cookie quickly but fully into the coffee mixture, then arrange around 9 cookies at the bottom of a 9×9 baking dish, covering the base completely.
- Add Filling Layer: Spread an even layer of the tiramisu whipped cream over the gingerbread cookie layer.
- Repeat Layers: Continue alternating soaked gingerbread cookies and cream layers until the dish is full, aiming for 4-5 layers total, ending with a cream layer on top.
- Add Topping: Sift cocoa powder over the top layer of cream. Optionally, sprinkle crushed gingerbread cookies on top for extra texture and decoration.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled tiramisu for 90 minutes to set and allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Remove from fridge and serve by spoonfuls, enjoying the harmonious layers of creamy tiramisu and spicy gingerbread.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed hot coffee for best flavor infusion.
- Be careful not to soak the gingerbread cookies too long to avoid sogginess.
- If preferred, substitute rum extract with actual rum for a more authentic flavor.
- Ensure the whipped cream is stiff but not overwhipped to maintain a smooth texture.
- Chilling time is essential for the dessert to set properly; do not skip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
