Description
A guilt-free indulgence with all the classic flavor of tiramisu, made healthier with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Perfect for meal prep and high-protein diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (plus more for dusting)
- 16–18 ladyfinger cookies (or low-carb/keto-friendly alternative)
- 1–2 tbsp dark chocolate chips or shavings (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (for a more classic kick)
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until silky smooth.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso and layer half into the bottom of a glass dish.
- Spread half of the creamy filling over the soaked cookies.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining creamy mixture.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight is best). Slice and enjoy.
Notes
- Use sugar-free sweetener for a low-sugar option.
- For a keto-friendly version, use low-carb ladyfinger cookies.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg