Description
A delightful protein-packed twist on traditional tiramisu, featuring espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with creamy mascarpone and Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
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- Ladyfinger Biscuits (Savoiardi)
- 1 cup Espresso
- 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt or 1 scoop Protein Powder
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 tbsp Sugar or Sweetener
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare your espresso: Brew a strong cup of espresso and set it aside to cool.
- Make the cream layer: In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, Greek yogurt (or protein powder), sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Prepare the biscuits: Pour the cooled espresso into a shallow bowl and quickly dip each ladyfinger into it.
- Layer it up: Create a base layer with soaked ladyfingers in a jar, then spoon in a generous amount of the cream mixture.
- Repeat the process to create additional layers of biscuits and cream, aiming for at least two to three layers.
- Dust with cocoa powder: Sift unsweetened cocoa powder over the final creamy layer.
- Chill the jars in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tiramisu, protein dessert, espresso, easy dessert, Italian dessert