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Cottage Cheese Tiramisu

Guilt-Free Cottage Cheese Tiramisu for a Creamy Delight

This Cottage Cheese Tiramisu is a guilt-free twist on a classic Italian dessert, rich in flavor and protein.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Coffee Mixture
  • 1 1/2 cups strong black coffee or espresso or decaf if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or sugar alternative for lower calories
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract can substitute with almond extract
Filling
  • 16 oz 2% cottage cheese full-fat cottage cheese can be used for a richer flavor
  • 2 large egg yolks fresh for the best results
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Double boiler
  • mixing bowl
  • serving dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine coffee, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until sugar dissolves and let cool.
  2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, blending until creamy. Refrigerate to chill.
  3. In a double boiler, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and doubled in volume, about 10 minutes.
  4. Fold egg yolk mixture into the chilled cottage cheese until smooth.
  5. Dip ladyfingers in the coffee mixture and layer in a serving dish. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture on top.
  6. Layer dipped ladyfingers again and top with the remaining cottage cheese mixture.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh coffee and avoid soaking ladyfingers too long to maintain their structure.

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