Here’s a fabulous holiday twist to a favorite dessert – tiramisu! With the added pumpkin and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this is a lovely dessert to serve this time of year!
Pumpkin Tiramisu
Ingredients
8 Sundae glasses or bowls
32 Donsuemor Traditional Madeleines
2 cups chilled heavy cream (“Mom” prefers organic)
1/4 cup rum
1 cup sugar
1 cup mascarpone cheese
2 cups canned pumpkin puree (“Mom” prefers organic)
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Preparation
For the tiramisu:
In a chilled metal bowl, beat whipped cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
Add mascarpone, cheese, pumpkin and spices. Beat until smooth.
To assemble:
Lay two madeleines in the bottom of individual bowls or glasses.
Evenly distribute two tablespoons of rum between the individual bowls, sprinkling on to the madeleines .
Spoon over half of the filling. Repeat.
Chill overnight.
Serves 8
Serve with more whipped cream, if desired.
*Image and recipe courtesy of Donsuemor Traditional Madeleines.*