Pumpkin Cheesecake Tiramisu Recipe
![Pumpkin Cheesecake Tiramisu Tiramisu with espresso](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/31/0/original_Sam-Henderson-tiramisu-beauty-with-coffee-vert_3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400957885634.jpeg)
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Tips:
* Be sure to let the mascarpone soften at room temperature.
* The ladyfingers are incredibly absorbent; they only need a few passes through the espresso syrup to be sufficiently soaked.
* If you don't have the means to make espresso, fresh-brewed strong coffee is a good substitute.
Ingredients
Espresso syrup for soaking:
2 cups espresso
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Licor43 or vanilla liqueur
For the Tiramisu:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons Kahlua or coffee-flavored liqueur
30 ladyfingers or savoiardi
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
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Instructions
1. Prepare the espresso and pour into a baking dish.
2. Add 1/3 cup sugar to the warm espresso and stir to dissolve.
3. When the espresso cools, add the Licor43.
4. Put softened mascarpone cheese, pumpkin puree and 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice in a bowl. Mix until well combined (Image 1).
5. Put whipping cream, vanilla, Kahlua and 1/3 cup sugar in a mixing bowl.
6. Mix on high speed until soft peaks form.
7. Gently fold whipped cream mixture into mascarpone and pumpkin.
8. Spread a thin layer of the cream/mascarpone filling in the bottom of a lined 9x9 square baking dish.
9. Dip ladyfingers in the espresso syrup (Image 2).
10. Place one layer of the espresso-soaked cookies on the cream.
11. Add another layer of cream/mascarpone filling then another layer of each to fill the pan (Image 3).
12. Mix 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice with confectioners' sugar. Top off the dessert by dusting with the spiced confectioners' sugar (Image 4).
14. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight before serving.
![Put softened mascarpone cheese, pumpkin puree and 1-1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice in a bowl. Mix until well combined.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/31/2/original_Sam-Henderson-tiramisu-mixing_3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400982453066.jpeg)
![Spread a thin layer of the cream/mascarpone filling in the bottom of a lined 9x9 square baking dish. Dip ladyfingers in the espresso syrup.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/31/1/original_Sam-Henderson-tiramisu-adding-lady-fingers_3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400981153161.jpeg)
![Place one layer of the espresso-soaked cookies on the cream. Add another layer of cream/mascarpone filling then another layer of each to fill the pan.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/31/0/original_Sam-Henderson-tiramisu-cream-layer_4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400954347759.jpeg)
![Stir one tablespoon pumpkin pie spice with confectioners' sugar. Top off the dessert by dusting with the spiced confectioners sugar. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/31/1/original_Sam-Henderson-tiramisu-finished_4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400981152906.jpeg)
![We've updated the Italian classic with fall flavors for a fresh take on a pumpkin dessert that's sure to be a new favorite. The addition of espresso and spice makes this the perfect end to your holiday gathering.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/31/0/original_Sam-Henderson-tiramisu-beauty-with-coffee-horiz_4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400953201988.jpeg)