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Easy Pumpkin Dessert

A delightful and creamy pumpkin dessert layered with sweet mascarpone and coffee-soaked ladyfingers, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Cream Mixture
  • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar From the total 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
For Assembly and Topping
  • 2 cups brewed coffee (cooled) Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to sweeten
  • 2 packages dry ladyfingers (savoiardi)
  • as needed for topping whipped cream
  • as needed for dusting cocoa powder

Method
 

Prepare the Coffee
  1. Brew 2 cups of your favorite coffee and set aside to cool. Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the coffee and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
Pumpkin Cream Mixture
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar until well combined.
  2. Add in the mascarpone, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed until soft peaks form, being careful not to overbeat.
Assemble the Dessert
  1. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee and arrange a layer in the bottom of a 4-quart trifle dish.
  2. Spread a layer of the pumpkin cream mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat the layering process five more times, finishing with the pumpkin cream on top.
Chill
  1. Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best results.
Top and Serve
  1. Before serving, top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder. Optionally, garnish with shaved chocolate or candied ginger.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the pumpkin cream mixture. You can also substitute ladyfingers with sponge cake or graham crackers. Avoid overmixing the cream ingredients for a fluffy texture.