Description
This No-Bake Gingerbread Tiramisu in a Glass is a delightful holiday dessert featuring layers of spiced mascarpone cream and coffee-dipped gingerbread cookies. Combining classic tiramisu elements with festive gingerbread flavors, it’s an easy-to-make treat that requires no baking and is perfect for serving at holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Mascarpone Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Soaking Mixture
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tablespoon molasses
Other
- 12 gingerbread cookies, crushed or broken
- Cocoa powder or cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside the whipped cream for folding later.
- Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Cream and Mascarpone: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, ensuring the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy without deflating the whipped cream.
- Mix Coffee and Molasses: In a small bowl, combine the cooled strong brewed coffee with molasses, stirring until fully blended for a rich, spiced soaking liquid.
- Dip Gingerbread Cookies: Quickly dip the broken gingerbread cookie pieces into the coffee and molasses mixture, making sure not to soak them too long to avoid sogginess.
- Layer the Dessert: Begin layering in serving glasses by placing the coffee-dipped gingerbread cookie pieces at the bottom, followed by a layer of the mascarpone cream. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled.
- Finish with Dusting: Top each glass with a light dusting of cocoa powder or cinnamon for an aromatic finishing touch.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled tiramisu glasses for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
Notes
- Use strong brewed coffee for the best flavor contrast with the creamy layers.
- Do not soak the gingerbread cookies too long to prevent the dessert from becoming soggy.
- For a more intense molasses flavor, feel free to adjust the amount to taste.
- This dessert can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated, making it ideal for holiday entertaining.
- Use fresh spices for the best aromatic experience.
