Protein-Packed Tiramisu
A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, Protein-Packed Tiramisu is rich, creamy, and boosts your protein intake without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup cottage cheese Make sure your cottage cheese is smooth for the best texture.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol (or sugar) You can use regular sugar if you don’t need a low-sugar option.
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Layering Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- to taste ladyfinger cookies or a keto-friendly alternative You can use any type of cookie you like.
- to taste cocoa powder for dusting
- to taste dark chocolate shavings (optional) Add for extra flavor and decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream and powdered erythritol into the cottage cheese until fully combined.
- Dip the ladyfinger cookies in the cooled coffee briefly and layer them in a dish.
- Spread a layer of the cottage cheese mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cottage cheese mixture on top.
- Dust with cocoa powder and add dark chocolate shavings if desired.
Chilling
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to set.
Notes
Keep leftover Protein-Packed Tiramisu in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It's best to wait on adding the cocoa powder and chocolate shavings until just before serving.