Easy Halloween Dessert Tiramisu Dirt Cake
Ingredients
For the Ladyfingers:
½ cup granulated sugar, divided (100g)
3 large eggs, separated
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
5 teaspoons cornstarch
Powdered sugar, for dusting
For the Tiramisu Filling:
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
8-ounce container mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups cold espresso or strong brewed coffee
3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (optional; e.g., Kahlua)
6 Oreo cream fillings (reserved from crumbling the cookies)
Cocoa powder, for dusting
For the Decoration:
Crushed Oreo cookies (to resemble dirt)
Gummy worms
Candy pumpkins
Instructions
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Prepare the Ladyfingers:
Follow the detailed instructions from my Homemade Ladyfingers Recipe. Once baked and cooled, set them aside.
Make the Tiramisu Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
In a separate bowl, blend the room-temperature mascarpone cheese with the reserved Oreo cream fillings until smooth.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Tiramisu:
Mix the cold espresso with the coffee-flavored liqueur (if using) in a shallow dish.
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are moist but not soggy.
Layer the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of your serving dish.
Spread a layer of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers.
Repeat the layers, finishing with the mascarpone filling on top.
Dust the top layer with cocoa powder.
Add the Halloween Decorations:
Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies over the top to create the “dirt” effect.
Place gummy worms and candy pumpkins on top, arranging them to give a playful, spooky appearance.
Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the assembled tiramisu for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful combination of classic tiramisu flavors with a fun Halloween twist!
Tips and Tricks
If you don’t have a food processor, feel free to put them in a ziplock bag and pound away with a mallet! Just don’t break anything…and the bag is ripable beware!
