Crush the 8 oz gingersnap cookiesookies into large chunks using a pestle, food processor, or a rolling pin and a plastic bag. Set about 4 tsp of small gingernut crumbs aside as a garnish for later.
8 oz gingersnap cookies
Place the biscuit chunks into a large bowl making sure that the pieces don't overlap. Pour over the cooled black tea and set it aside for the biscuits to soak up the liquid.
1/2 cup black tea
Meanwhile, mix mascarpone, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and the pumpkin spice1/4 tsp pumpkin spice until smooth. Whip 1/2 cup creamhe cream until it forms soft peaks, then gently fold into the spiced mascarpone.
1 cup mascarpone, 1/2 cup cream, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice
To assemble the tiramisu, spread two tablespoons of the mascarpone mixture in the bottom of a single-serve dessert glass or bowl. Add a generous tablespoon of the soaked gingersnaps on top of the mascarpone in a single layer. Repeat this step for another two layers.
Add an extra dollop of the mascarpone cream, followed by some gingernut crumbs, and a dusting cinnamon. Enjoy the tiramisu straight away or refrigerate for 1-2 hours for the flavors to intensify.
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Notes
Don't overwhip the cream. Once whipped and fluffy, gently fold it into the spiced mascarpone.You can meal-prep this recipe the night before as the flavors will only intensify. Simply garnish the single-serve desserts on the day.