Tiramisu

By AzWench

A heavenly dessert that marries chocolate custard and coffee-soaked ladyfingers.

This light version uses light cheeses and "Nectresse" no calorie sweetener.

Ingredients

• 8 ounce block light cream cheese
• 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/3 cup Coffee‐flavored liqueur *
• 1 7 ounce package Italian ladyfingers (savoiardi)
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Details

Servings 9
Adapted from nectresse.com

Preparation

Step 1

ALLOW cheeses to come to room temperature. Using a hand held mixer, whip cheeses, NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener and vanilla in a bowl for 2 minutes. Set aside.

DISSOLVE espresso powder in hot water. Stir in liquor. Quickly dip one lady finger cookie in the espresso mixture and place in an 8X8 pan. Repeat with 11 more cookies for a total of 12 cookies for the bottom layer. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture on top. Repeat process with remaining 12 lady finger cookies and cream cheese spread.

SPRINKLE cocoa powder and cinnamon on top of cream cheese.

REFRIGERATE for at least 2 hours. Can be made up to two days ahead.

Note: A 7oz. package of ladyfingers is equal to 24 cookies.

Instant espresso can be replaced with 1 cup of freshly brewed strong coffee.

Angel food cake or ladyfinger sponge cookies can be used in place of Italian ladyfinger cookies.

*For dietary purposes, please note this recipe contains alcohol.

Nutrition Information per Serving:
Serving Size: 1/9th tiramisu
Calories 330
Calories from Fat 210
Total Fat 23g
Saturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 105mg
Sodium 170mg
Total Carbohydrate 26mg
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 14g
Protein 8g