Gingerbread Tiramisu (No-Bake Holiday Dessert) 🎄
This cozy gingerbread tiramisu is a festive twist on the classic Italian dessert. Layers of coffee-soaked gingerbread cookies and fluffy mascarpone cream come together to create a light, creamy, Christmas-spiced treat—no baking required. It’s the perfect dessert if you need something in a pinch and SO so yummy! Double this recipe for a standard 8×8 baking dish.
⭐ Ingredients
Cream Layer
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
Cookie Layer
- 1–2 packages gingerbread cookies or gingersnaps
Coffee Dip
- 1 cup strong coffee or cold brew
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or molasses
- Pinch of cinnamon
Topping
- Cocoa powder or cinnamon for dusting
- Optional: crushed gingersnaps or a drizzle of caramel
⭐ Instructions
- Whip the Cream
In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. - Make the Mascarpone Cream
Add mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger.
Beat again until thick, smooth, and creamy. - Prep the Cookie Dip
In a shallow dish, combine coffee with maple syrup or molasses and a pinch of cinnamon. - Layer the Tiramisu
Quickly dip each gingerbread cookie (1–2 seconds) and place them in the bottom of a loaf pan or small baking dish.
Spread a generous layer of mascarpone cream over the cookies.
Repeat layers until the dish is full, ending with cream. - Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best texture. - Finish + Serve
Dust the top with cocoa or cinnamon.
Add crushed gingersnaps or a drizzle of caramel if desired.
Slice and enjoy!
⭐ Tips
Add a little extra cinnamon or nutmeg on top for a warm holiday touch.
Softer gingerbread cookies give a traditional tiramisu texture.
Gingersnaps make it slightly crunchier and more dramatic when sliced.
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