Description
A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, this Protein Cottage Cheese Tiramisu Cups recipe combines creamy cottage cheese with rich espresso for a nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cottage Cheese
- 2 scoops Protein Powder
- 1 cup Espresso or Strong Coffee
- 1–2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- Honey or Maple Syrup (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Milk
- Ladyfingers or Biscuit Crumbs (optional)
- Chocolate Shavings or Cocoa Powder for Garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your coffee: Brew a strong cup of espresso or coffee and let it cool slightly.
- Mix the cottage cheese and protein powder in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Sweeten the mixture with honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Grab your serving cups and dip ladyfingers in the cooled espresso.
- Create layers in each cup, starting with ladyfingers and continuing with the cottage cheese mixture until filled.
- Chill the cups in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Dust the tops with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings before serving.
- Serve and enjoy each creamy, coffee-flavored bite!
Notes
These cups can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Customize by adding layers of fruit or nuts for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: tiramisu, dessert, healthy dessert, cottage cheese, protein dessert, no-bake dessert