Caramel Pumpkin Tiramisu For Two Recipes

CARAMEL PUMPKIN TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Using a serrated knife, cut 6 ladyfingers in half widthwise. In a shallow bowl, combine maple syrup and bourbon. Dip 6 whole ladyfingers and 6 halves into mixture; arrange in a single layer in an 8-in. square dish., In a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup cream until it begins to thicken. Gradually add sugar; beat until soft peaks form. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and salt; fold in whipped cream. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and remaining cream until thickened., Spread half of pumpkin mixture over ladyfingers in the dish. Dip remaining ladyfingers; arrange over the top. Top with remaining pumpkin mixture and the cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In a microwave, heat caramel sauce; stir in bourbon. Serve warm with tiramisu.

TIRAMISU FOR TWO

Steps:

• Sift about 1/3 of the cocoa powder into the serving glasses, dividing it equally between the two.
• Combine the espresso, rum and granulated sugar in a small, wide bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves. (Make sure your espresso is hot, which will help the sugar dissolve.)
• Beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Set the mascarpone cream aside.
• Break a lady finger in half so that the two halves will fit snugly into your serving glass. Dip both sides of the halves into the espresso mixture. (Don't linger in the espresso-the delicate lady fingers will disintegrate!)
• Place the lady finger pieces, hump-side up, in a layer in the serving glass. About two halves will fit in each layer. Top with about 2 tablespoons of the mascarpone cream and spread in an even layer. Sift in half of the remaining cocoa powder. Repeat the dipping and layering of the lady fingers and dolloping with the mascarpone cream until you reach the top of the serving glasses, finishing with the cream.
• Dust the remaining cocoa powder on top of each glass in an even layer. Refrigerate until ready to enjoy and serve chilled.

PUMPKIN & CARAMEL TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Make caramel: Melt butter in saucepan at medium heat add remaining caramel ingredients, mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low boil and let cook for 8 minutes until syrupy.
• Remove and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Make filling: in HOT skillet toast the spices (except salt) over med-high heat for 15-25 seconds. Add the pumpkin and granulated sugar to the pan and cook, stirring often for about 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in the cream and salt into the skillet.
• Assembly prep: Place ladyfingers in a shallow dish in a single layer and pour caramel over top; turn to coat.
• Let stand for 10 minutes turning occasionally.
• Topping: Beat cream in a mixing bowl on med-high speed with a electric mixer until thickened.
• Add confectioners' sugar and beat into soft peaks; beat in the bourbon.
• Fold in 1/2 of the whipped mixture into the mascarpone to lighten. Fold in remaining whipped mixture.
• Assembly: Arrange 1/2 of the ladyfingers in a single layer to cover the bottom of a 2-quart shallow casserole dish. Spread 1/2 the filling evenly over the fingers.
• Repeat with remaining fingers and filling. Evenly spread the topping over the top and sprinkle with nutmeg.
• Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Let stand at room temp for 1 hour before serving.