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Irresistible Butternut Squash Tiramisu

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A savory twist on the classic dessert, featuring creamy layers of butternut squash puree, mascarpone cheese, and ladyfingers with hints of cinnamon and sage.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups butternut squash puree (unsweetened)
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 24 ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If making butternut squash puree from scratch, peel, cube, and roast the squash until tender, about 25-30 minutes. Blend until smooth.
  2. Whip the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  3. Blend the mascarpone cheese in another bowl until smooth and creamy. Fold in the whipped cream gently to combine.
  4. In a shallow dish, mix the vegetable stock with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg.
  5. Chop the sage leaves finely and stir them into the butternut squash puree along with a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Dip each ladyfinger into the vegetable stock mixture for a second or two, ensuring they are moist but not soggy.
  7. Layer the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking dish, forming a single layer.
  8. Spread a layer of the butternut squash mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
  9. Add a layer of the whipped mascarpone mixture on top of the squash.
  10. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a mascarpone layer.
  11. Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese lightly over the top for added depth of flavor.
  12. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  13. Garnish with fresh sage leaves before serving.

Notes

[‘Don’t over-soak the ladyfingers; they should be moist but not falling apart.’, ‘Use freshly roasted butternut squash for deeper flavor.’, ‘Chill thoroughly to allow flavors to meld beautifully.’, ‘Whip the cream to stiff peaks for a light texture.’, ‘Taste each layer to ensure balanced seasoning.’]

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