I haven't tried this - copied it just now from a search for Twinkies. Most instructive. I didn't realize deep-fried Twinkies were so popular!
SPICED PUMPKIN TIRAMISU ALA TWINKIES
1 package Twinkies (10 Twinkies) 1/8 cup Frangelico Liqueur 1 (8 oz.) package mascarpone or cream cheese 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground mace 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar 1 tsp. orange extract 2 1/2 cups heavy (whipping) cream, whipped and chilled, divided, (or 12 oz. Extra Creamy Cool Whip, thawed)
Slice Twinkies in half lengthwise. Place on the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish, with cream side up. Drizzle Frangelico liqueur over Twinkies. (You may substitute the same volume of Orange Juice for a non-alcoholic preparation, but it’s not as good!)
In a mixing bowl, blend together the mascarpone with the pumpkin puree. Add the cinnamon, ginger, mace, confectioner's sugar and orange extract.
Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the whipped cream. Pour the mixture over the Twinkies. Gently spread remaining whipped cream on top of pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle the top with a dash or two of additional cinnamon, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate at least two hours before serving, or overnight. Slice to serve. |