Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu

ByAlbana Posted:November 20, 2022September 20, 2026 Updated:September 20, 2026

Move over pumpkin pie! The holiday season is in full swing and there’s nothing like combining two classics into one dish. Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu will give you all of the flavors of your favorite pumpkin pie in the layered, creamy, and elegant form of tiramisu, with coffee-dipped ladyfingers and a light, mousse-like pumpkin cream.

Tis the season for all things pumpkin, such as Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake. This Italian classic dessert, which literally translates to lift me up, will lift up the festivities of any holiday gathering.

Ingredients

This decadent and pillowy Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu is as easy to shop for as it is delicious. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this is sure to become a new family favorite.

Lady Fingers – These Italian egg-based biscuits, sometimes called savoiardi, are slightly dry, low moisture cookies that make them ideal to quickly dip in liquid such as coffee or espresso.
Heavy Cream – Helps make the cream layers light and airy.
Mascarpone Cheese – This double, sometimes triple cream cheese is decadent and buttery. It originated from the Lombardy region of Northern Italy. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before mixing so the filling comes together smooth and lump-free. It can be used in both sweet dishes such as this spiced pumpkin tiramisu, and also savory recipes.
Powdered Sugar – Easily dissolves into the no-bake pumpkin cream filling.
Pumpkin Puree – Not just for your pumpkin pies! This gives the delicate sweetness of pumpkin to every bite.
Pumpkin Spice – Also sold as pumpkin pie spice, this blend adds a warm combination of spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves to both the cream mixture and the coffee. The recipe uses 2 teaspoons total: 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in the coffee and 1 teaspoon in the cream.
Coffee – A quick dip in coffee softens the ladyfingers and perfumes the entire dish with the flavor of coffee.
Cocoa Powder – This classic finishing touch is the perfect crown of flavor and color for tiramisu. Dust about 1 to 2 tablespoons over the top through a fine-mesh sifter.

How to Make Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu

Not only is this pumpkin tiramisu an instant classic, but it also requires no baking. The hardest part of pulling this Italian dessert together is waiting for it to set up in the fridge overnight. This will allow the ladyfingers to properly soften and all of the flavors to marry together into a creamy, mousse-like dessert.

This elegant and effortless Italian classic is the perfect holiday treat and no-bake dessert.

Prep
Brew your coffee and allow it to chill. Measure your pumpkin pie spice into a small bowl so it’s easy to split in half. Pour the cooled coffee into a shallow bowl and mix in 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Have your 8×8 square or oval dish nearby.
Mix
Whip your heavy cream until light and fluffy with stiff peaks. This means that when you pull the mixer away it should hold its shape. In a separate bowl mix together the mascarpone cheese, sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
Layer
Quickly dip a lady finger into the coffee and arrange it into the bottom of the 8×8 dish. Continue until you have your first layer on the bottom of the pan. Spread half of the pumpkin-mascarpone mixture over the top. Build a second layer of dipped lady fingers, and then spread the remaining cream mixture over the top. Dust cocoa powder over the top of the pumpkin tiramisu.
Chill
This dessert needs to sit in the fridge overnight for the flavors to marry together and the ladyfingers to soften. Once chilled, slice and enjoy!

Substitutions for Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu

If mascarpone cheese isn’t available, you can use cream cheese in this recipe. However, the flavor and texture of this spiced pumpkin tiramisu will be slightly different. Cream cheese has more of a tang and less of a buttery flavor than mascarpone and is also denser.
For a bolder coffee flavor, use cooled espresso (or instant espresso dissolved in hot water) to make up the 2 cups of liquid.
Out of pumpkin pie spice? Mix 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ginger, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon cloves to make the 2 teaspoons this recipe needs.
Stick with powdered sugar. Brown sugar won’t fully dissolve into the no-bake filling and can leave the cream slightly grainy.

Variations

This spiced pumpkin tiramisu recipe can be made completely gluten free by replacing the ladyfingers in this recipe with Gluten Free ladyfingers.

Tools

Electric Mixer – Using an electric mixer or hand mixer helps the whipped cream portion come together quickly, as well as gives you the perfect creamy texture for the pumpkin mascarpone mousse
Mixing Bowls – Medium sized bowls will work well for this recipe. To help your whipped cream come together faster, you can use a metal bowl that has been chilled in the freezer. A small bowl is handy for measuring out the pumpkin pie spice.
Shallow Bowl – Use a wide, shallow bowl for the coffee so each ladyfinger gets a quick, even dip.
8×8 Casserole Dish – This spiced pumpkin tiramisu recipe fits into an 8×8 casserole dish. You can use a square or oval shape. In a pinch, a deep 9-inch pie plate works for a rounder version, though you’ll need to trim the ladyfingers to fit.
Sifter – A fine-mesh sifter dusts the cocoa powder in a light, even layer.

Storage

Because of the dairy in this dessert, Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu needs to be refrigerated. Keep it covered tightly with plastic wrap in the fridge and leftovers will keep for 3-5 days…if it lasts that long!

Top Tip for Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu

There is technique in the ladyfinger dip. Don’t allow your ladyfingers to soak in the coffee; just dip them quickly. They will continue to fully absorb the coffee but if submerged too long will become soggy.

If you like a touch of salt to balance the sweetness, whisk a tiny pinch of salt into the mascarpone mixture (optional).