Recipe4Living offered one of the most exciting holiday recipe contests of 2011 - with $1,100 in prizes!

From December 1 to 9, devoted Recipe4Living readers submitted their splendid seasonal kitchen creations. We received entries for dazzling appetizers, hearty meals, and mouth-watering desserts.

After much deliberation, the winner of the We Wish You Happy Cooking Holiday Recipe Contest is... Alise Sjostrom!

With her beautiful recipe for Pumpkin Tiramisu Parfait, this is a recipe that will work for all holiday-season occasions. Her creative use of coffee, pumpkin, and cream flavors gives this dessert a hearty texture and taste. According to the recipe's creator,

"My solution to trying each dessert during the holidays? Portion control. Easily made ahead of time, this Pumpkin Tiramisu Parfait is the perfect addition to any dessert table. It's light, fluffy and full of rich, seasonal flavors. My recipe requires simple ingredients that everyone can find in their local grocery store. Just be sure to brew some extra coffee for yourself!"

Thanks, Alise, for your great recipe! View this recipe here, and tell us what you think! Feel free to submit your own holiday recipes to Recipe4Living, and we might even use yours as part of a newsletter or holiday recipe collection!

Happy Holidays from Recipe4Living, and Happy Cooking!