Description
This No-Bake Gingerbread Tiramisu in a Glass is a festive twist on the classic Italian dessert, perfect for the holiday season. Featuring layers of creamy mascarpone whipped with warm ginger and spices, soaked gingerbread cookies, and a coffee-molasses mixture, this dessert offers a delightful blend of cozy flavors and creamy textures without any baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Layer
- 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
Coffee Mixture
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tablespoon molasses
Base
- 12 gingerbread cookies, crushed or broken
Garnish
- Cocoa powder or cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- Whip Cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then set aside to maintain its volume and light texture.
- Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until smooth and well combined, forming the flavorful base of the cream layer.
- Fold Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until the mixture is light and creamy, ensuring it stays fluffy and airy for an ideal tiramisu texture.
- Mix Coffee and Molasses: In a small bowl, combine the cooled strong brewed coffee with molasses, creating a rich, spiced soak for the gingerbread cookies.
- Soak Cookies: Quickly dip pieces of the gingerbread cookies into the coffee-molasses mixture, being careful not to soak them completely to avoid sogginess.
- Layer Dessert: In serving glasses, layer the dipped gingerbread cookie pieces and mascarpone cream alternately, repeating the process until the glasses are filled, building the signature tiramisu layers.
- Garnish: Finish each glass with a light dusting of cocoa powder or cinnamon for added aroma and festive appeal.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled tiramisu glasses for at least 1 hour before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and the dessert to set for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Use cooled coffee to prevent melting the whipped cream mixture.
- Avoid soaking the gingerbread cookies too long to maintain some crunch and structure.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- For a non-alcoholic version, ensure the molasses and spices are used instead of traditional liquor-soaking methods.
- Substitute gingerbread cookies with ginger snaps if preferred.
