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Gingerbread Tiramisu

Decadent Gingerbread Tiramisu: A No-Bake Holiday Delight

This Gingerbread Tiramisu combines festive gingerbread cookies with creamy mascarpone for a delightful no-bake dessert, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Layer
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Chilled for best results.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Can be omitted for a lighter version.
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese No substitutes recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Eggnog Regular milk or cream can be used.
For the Base
  • 24 cookies Gingerbread Cookies Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup Coffee Can be substituted with hot cocoa or spiced chai tea.
  • 1 tsp Rum Extract Optional for alcohol-free version.
For the Topping
  • 2 tbs Cocoa Powder Unsweetened for balanced flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Gingerbread Cookies For decorative crunch.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • shallow bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Combine egg yolks and powdered sugar, whisking until pale and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Fold mascarpone into the egg mixture until smooth and blended without lumps.
  4. Gently fold in whipped cream until fully incorporated for a light texture.
  5. Prepare the dipping mixture by combining coffee, rum extract, and eggnog.
  6. Dip gingerbread cookies in the coffee mixture for 1-2 seconds, then layer in a baking dish.
  7. Spread one-third of the mascarpone mixture over the cookies, repeating layers until filled.
  8. For the final layer, spread the remaining mascarpone mixture evenly on top.
  9. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with crushed gingerbread cookies.
  10. Chill for at least 1.5 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the cream and assemble up to 24 hours in advance for best results.

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