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Cozy Gingerbread Tiramisu

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A festive twist on classic tiramisu combining gingerbread spices, creamy mascarpone, and coffee-soaked ladyfingers for a warm, comforting holiday dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (57g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese (240g), room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml), cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled (360ml)
  • 2 tbsp dark rum or coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • Grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder (for garnish)
  • Crystallized ginger pieces (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until thick, pale, and tripled in volume (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture in two additions, careful not to deflate the batter.
  5. Fold in melted butter and vanilla extract.
  6. Transfer batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the tip cut off. Pipe 3-inch long ladyfingers spaced about 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and springy to touch. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. In a shallow dish, mix cooled coffee, molasses, and rum or coffee liqueur (if using). Adjust sweetness if needed and set aside.
  9. In a chilled bowl, beat cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  10. In another bowl, combine mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until smooth and light.
  11. Quickly dip each gingerbread ladyfinger into the coffee soak for 1-2 seconds per side without letting them get soggy.
  12. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers in an 8×8 inch dish. Spread half the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers.
  13. Repeat with another dipped ladyfinger layer and remaining mascarpone cream. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  14. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to let flavors meld and texture set.
  15. Before serving, dust with grated dark chocolate or sifted cocoa powder and top with crystallized ginger pieces if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better batter rise. Do not soak ladyfingers too long to avoid sogginess. Chill tiramisu overnight for best flavor and texture. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free mascarpone substitutes. Alcohol-free version omits rum and adds vanilla to coffee soak.

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