Pumpkin Pie Spice Twinkie Tiramisu
It’s the time of year for the warmth and comfort of all things Pumpkin Pie Spice. The grocery store displays are showcasing Pumpkin beer, Pumpkin Pie Spice Cheerios, Pumpkin Pie Spice Kitkats, and even Pumpkin Pie Spice Twinkies.
As soon as I saw the Pumpkin Pie Spice Twinkies I knew I had to turn them into an easy Twinkie Tiramisu dessert.
Celebrate pumpkin season with this homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe that substitutes twinkies for the classic Lady Fingers.
Make an easy Pumpkin Pie Spice Twinkie Tiramisu
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PRO TIP: This tiramisu could just as easily be made with pumpkin cake donuts from Dunkin Donuts. They are available for a limited time just like all other pumpkin spice products. Get your fill and get them while you can.
Tiramisu is just a layered dessert, it’s not difficult. The classic dish calls for Lady Fingers, brandy, and mascarpone cheese. Mine isn’t all that different.
To make Pumpkin Pie Spice Twinkie Tiramisu you will need 8 pumpkin pie Twinkies, heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, espresso, and brandy. Of course, pantry staples such as sugar, vanilla extract, and Pumpkin pie spice will also be needed.
Make this Tiramisu with or without alcohol, that’s a personal preference and won’t affect the final product. Also, you can substitute cream cheese for the mascarpone if you want. Just blend cream cheese with 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream until well blended and use in place of mascarpone.
Use a store-bought pumpkin pie spice mix or toss together the spice mixture from a variety of spices you may already have in your spice cabinet.
See my recipe for this popular fall spice blend at the end of this post.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Twinkie Tiramisu
An easy tiramisu recipe that swaps Twinkies for the classic Lady Fingers
Ingredients
- 8 Pumpkin Pie Twinkies sliced into 1/2" slices
Espresso Syrup
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup Espresso or strong coffee
- 2 Tbsp brandy optional
Mascarpone filling
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 8 oz Mascarpone cheese can substitute 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese mixed with 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
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Slice 8 Twinkies into 1/2" slices
Espresso Syrup
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Heat 2 Tbsp water with 1/4 cup sugar and simmer slightly until sugar is dissolved
Cool, then add 1/3 cup of Espresso and 2 Tbsp Brandy (optional)
Mascarpone filling
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Whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 2 T sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract with hand mixer until stiff peaks form
Allow mascarpone cheese to soften and mix in 1/2 tsp of Pumpkin Pie Spice
Fold whipped cream into softened Mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese substitute) until well blended.
Layer ingredients
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Add a layer of cut twinkies (cut side down) in the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish.
Drizzle half of the Espresso syrup on top of twinkies
Add 1/2 of the Mascarpone filling and spread smooth
Repeat
Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for 4 hours until set.
Before serving, dust the top with pumpkin pie spice or grated nutmeg
To make your own Pumpkin Pie Spice and other easy recipes see my post on Pumpkin Pie Spice Season.
BONUS RECIPE: Homemade pumpkin pie spice blend
You can make your own blend of pumpkin pie spice mix with a few ground spices. You probably already have what you need in your spice cabinet to make a small jar of pumpkin pie spice mix.
- 3 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp ground allspice
Mix well in a small bowl, and store in an airtight container. Go ahead and make a double or triple batch. A jar of pumpkin pie spice makes a great gift for your PPS-loving friends and family. Feel free to share the recipe. Attach a pretty recipe card to the jar to spread the delicious taste of fall.
Try this easy no-bake pumpkin dessert. This is a warm tasty season and it won’t last forever!
