Light Tiramisu

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Servings: 9 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A lighter, no-bake Italian classic made with cottage cheese and yogurt for a creamy, protein-rich dessert.
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Light Tiramisu

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 9 Calories: 1568.4

Description

This Light Tiramisu reimagines the traditional Italian dessert by swapping heavy mascarpone for a blend of non-fat cottage cheese, sour cream, and Neufchatel cheese. The result is a silky, smooth filling that retains the rich, cheesy flavor profile without the heaviness. Infused with dark rum and steeped in strong instant espresso, the ladyfingers provide a perfect textural contrastsoft yet structured. Topped with a dusting of unsweetened cocoa, this dessert is both elegant and satisfying. Its an ideal make-ahead dish for dinner parties or holidays, offering a sophisticated end to a meal that feels indulgent yet balanced. The extended chilling time allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a cohesive and refreshing treat.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Process sugar, cottage cheese, sour cream, dark rum, yogurt, and Neufchatel cheese in a food processor until completely smooth.
  2. Combine hot water and instant espresso granules in a small bowl; stir until dissolved.
  3. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise.
  4. Quickly dip 20 ladyfinger halves, cut side down, into the espresso mixture.
  5. Arrange the dipped ladyfinger halves, dipped side down, in the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
  6. Dip the remaining 20 ladyfinger halves, cut side down, into the espresso mixture.
  7. Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of ladyfingers.
  8. Arrange the second layer of dipped ladyfingers, dipped side down, on top of the cheese mixture.
  9. Spread the remaining cheese mixture evenly over the top layer of ladyfingers.
  10. Insert wooden picks into the four corners and center of the dish to prevent plastic wrap from sticking to the filling.
  11. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
  12. Remove the wooden picks and dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1568.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 84.1g130%
Saturated Fat 51.1g256%
Cholesterol 214.2mg72%
Sodium 891.2mg38%
Total Carbohydrate 167.4g56%
Dietary Fiber 66.2g265%
Sugars 61.9g
Protein 44.0g88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: tiramisu, light dessert, no bake, cottage cheese, espresso, ladyfingers, rum, italian, make ahead, low fat, vegetarian, holiday dessert, cocoa, yogurt, neufchatel, creamy, coffee, chilled, easy, classic
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