A festive pecan pie tiramisu recipe for Christmas entertaining.
Author:Maya Bennett
Prep Time:35 minutes
Cook Time:8 minutes
Total Time:283 minutes
Yield:8 cups
Category:Desserts
Method:No-bake
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup pecan halves, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup cold heavy cream
8 ounces mascarpone
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
24 crisp ladyfingers
Ground cinnamon, for finishing
Instructions
Make the pecan layer: Cook pecans, butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until glossy. Spread on parchment and cool.
Make the cream: Whip cream to soft peaks. Mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.
Dip: Break ladyfingers to fit eight glasses and dip each piece briefly in cooled coffee.
Layer: Alternate dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and chopped maple pecans in each glass.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Finish with cinnamon and reserved pecans before serving.
Notes
Editorial recipe draft: kitchen testing is required before making performance guarantees.