This Low Calorie Tiramisu is a light twist on the classic Italian dessert. Dive into this light tiramisu that tastes as amazing as traditional tiramisu. It's the perfect sweet ending to any meal!
Oh, and if this sounds amazing to you, be sure to also try my tiramisu overnight oats for an amazing tiramisu treat first thing in the morning!
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This low calorie tiramisu is a slice of dessert heaven without the calorie overload. I've lightened things up with a low fat ricotta and Greek yogurt.
This is a no-bake dessert made without eggs or raw flour.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's the best tiramisu made with lower calorie alternatives and simple ingredients.
- This perfect dessert also has easy to follow simple steps and detailed instructions.
- This delicious recipe tastes like the classic tiramisu recipe.
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How Many Calories Are In Tiramisu?
The average slice of tiramisu can have over 600 calories per slice. This recipe uses lower fat and lower calorie ingredients, making each slice only 166 calories.
More classic low calorie desserts: Low Calorie Cheesecake
Ingredients You'll Need
- Strong Brewed Coffee: Its bold flavor infuses the ladyfingers, creating that signature coffee kick. You can also use instant coffee granules to make coffee, decaf coffee or cold brew.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds warmth and depth.
- Low Fat Ricotta Cheese: Brings the creamy texture that's quintessential to tiramisu, but in a lighter form.
- Plain Greek Yogurt: Teams up with ricotta to create the velvety filling without the heavy cream.
- Powdered Sugar Substitute (like Swerve Confectioners): Adds a touch of sweetness. You can also use maple syrup or regular powdered sugar, but that adds calories to this tiramisu.
- Ladyfinger Cookies: Lady fingers are the foundation of tiramisu. You can fin them at most large grocery stores, Italian delis, and also on Amazon.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: A sprinkle of cocoa powder on top adds that hint of bittersweet richness.
More low-calorie chocolatey desserts: Low Calorie Chocolate Mousse
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a shallow bowl, mix the brewed coffee and vanilla extract for the coffee mixture. Set it aside.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, powdered sugar substitute, and vanilla extract for the filling. Mix well with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Dip each ladyfinger quickly into the coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them too much. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8x8-inch dish.
Step 4: Spread half of the filling over the ladyfingers, smoothing it out evenly.
Step 5: Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers on top of the filling.
Step 6: Finish with the remaining filling, spreading it evenly over the ladyfingers.
Step 7: Dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder for an extra touch of flavor.
Step 8: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to set.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
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Expert Tips
- If you forget to brew coffee ahead of time, you can use instant coffee with room temperature water, or brew extra-extra strong coffee and add a few ice cubes to cool it down quickly.
- Choose the best low fat ricotta, Greek yogurt, and coffee you can find. It will make a noticeable difference in flavor and texture.
- Dip the ladyfingers in the coffee mixture quickly, just long enough to moisten them without turning them soggy.
- Give your tiramisu enough time to chill. Overnight is ideal because it allows the flavors to set properly.
Variations
- Fruit: Incorporate layers of sliced strawberries, raspberries, or other berries between the ladyfingers and filling.
- Cottage Cheese: Replace the low fat ricotta with cottage cheese for a high protein dessert. You can also replace half of the cottage cheese with mascarpone cheese for a mascarpone mixture or sprinkle in a small amount of vanilla protein powder.
- Chocolate: Incorporate cocoa powder into the filling for a chocolatey twist. You can also top the tiramisu with dark chocolate shavings.
Storing & Freezing
Storing: After assembling your tiramisu, cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap, or put it in an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Freezing: Wrap the tiramisu tightly in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil, to prevent freezer burn. Freeze for up to 1-2 months.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you can use regular coffee, but a pro tip is to use the strongest brewed coffee because adds a more robust flavor to the dessert.
Yes, you can definitely make individual servings by layering the ingredients in cups or small glasses.
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Low Calorie Tiramisu
Special Equipment
Ingredients
For Coffee Mixture:
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Filling Mixture:
- 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt non-fat or low-fat
- ¼ cup powdered sugar substitute I use Swerve Confectioners
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Assembling Tiramisu:
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, mix the brewed coffee and vanilla extract. Set it aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, powdered sugar substitute, and vanilla extract for the filling. Mix well with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Dip each ladyfinger quickly into the coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them too much. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8x8-inch dish.
- Spread half of the filling over the ladyfingers, smoothing it out evenly.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers on top of the filling.
- Finish with the remaining filling, spreading it evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder for an extra touch of flavor.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to set.
Notes
- If you forget to brew coffee ahead of time, you can use instant coffee with room temperature water, or brew extra-extra strong coffee and add a few ice cubes to cool it down quickly.
- Choose the best low fat ricotta, Greek yogurt, and coffee you can find. It will make a noticeable difference in flavor and texture.
- Dip the ladyfingers in the coffee mixture quickly, just long enough to moisten them without turning them soggy.
- Give your tiramisu enough time to chill. Overnight is ideal because it allows the flavors to set properly.
- Storing: After assembling and refrigerating your tiramisu, cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- Freezing: Wrap the tiramisu tightly in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil, to prevent freezer burn. Freeze for up to 1-2 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
memerose
can I use mascarpone less fat for tiramisu
A.D
Why is the cholestoral so high when everything is low fat
Kate
Nutrition facts are based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Keep in mind that even low fat yogurt, ricotta, and ladyfinger cookies still have some cholesterol. If tracking cholesterol is important, please look at the nutritional information of the ingredients you use and calculate from there, or work with a nutritionist or dietician to calculate for you.