Description
A deliciously indulgent tiramisu packed with protein, swapping heavy mascarpone for cottage cheese for a healthy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar or sugar substitute for keto
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 package ladyfinger cookies or keto-friendly substitute
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cottage cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the brewed coffee, making sure not to soak them.
- Layer half of the dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish.
- Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers and cottage cheese mixture.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Do not soak the ladyfingers. Chill for at least 2 hours for the best flavor and texture. Blend cottage cheese well to avoid curds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tiramisu, high protein, dessert, easy recipe, healthy dessert