Irresistible Butternut Squash Tiramisu
A savory twist on the classic dessert, combining roasted butternut squash, creamy mascarpone, and autumn spices for a unique and comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, cubed, and roasted
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package savory ladyfingers
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for roasting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the peeled and cubed squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized. Let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, whipped cream, and grated Parmesan. Mix until smooth and fluffy. Add a pinch of sage and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Heat the vegetable broth in a small saucepan and let it cool slightly. Brush or dip the ladyfingers in the broth until lightly moistened (don’t soak them too much).
- In your baking dish, start with a layer of moistened ladyfingers. Spread a generous layer of the mascarpone cream over the top, followed by a layer of roasted butternut squash. Repeat the process until the dish is full, ending with a final layer of cream.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best). Before serving, sprinkle a touch of nutmeg or sage on top for garnish.
Notes
[‘Make sure squash cubes are evenly sized for even roasting.’, ‘Let the broth cool slightly before dipping the ladyfingers to avoid sogginess.’, ‘Chill overnight for best flavor melding.’, ‘For smoother squash layers, mash the roasted squash before layering.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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