Cottage Cheese Tiramisu
This Cottage Cheese Tiramisu is a lightened-up, high-protein twist on the classic dessert. Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, a whipped blend of cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, and a topping of coconut cream and cocoa powdermake this a creamy, naturally sweetened treat perfect for any occasion.
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SERVINGS: 6
Ingredients
Cream Layer:
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese blended
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2-3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup powdered monkfruit sweetener
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
Tiramisu Layers:
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee or your favorite cold brew, cooled
- 1 package lady fingers
- 1 cup whipped coconut cream for topping
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Enable step-by-step mode- In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth (don’t over blend)
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, powdered monkfruit and espresso powder
- Mix until combined, adjust sweetness to taste
- In a container, add your cold brew or brewed espresso (room temp)
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they’re coated but not soggy
- Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of your dish (I used a 7x9)
- Spread half of the cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers
- Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream mixture
- Top with your whipped coconut cream
- Generously dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours (or overnight for best flavor)
- Plate and enjoy!!!