Reduced Fat Tiramisu

By lorik

Be sure to use the crisp, firm ladyfingers found in the cookie or international aisle, not the fresh cake like ladyfingers found in the bakery department. Depending on the brand, 5 ounces is about 25 to 30 ladyfingers. You can substitute 3/4 cup of strong brewed coffee for the hot water and espresso powder.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1 1/2 Tbsp espresso powder
• 2 Tbsp dark rum
• 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, softened
• 8 ounces (1 cup), low fat cottage cheese
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup non fat Greek yogurt
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 5 ounces dried ladyfingers
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa

Preparation

Step 1

Combine hot water, espresso powder, and 4 teaspoons rum in 2 cup liquid measuring cup. Let cool for 5 minutes. Process cream cheese, cottage cheese, sugar, yogurt, vanilla, and remaining 2 teaspoons rum in food processor until completely smooth, about 20 seconds.

Place half of ladyfingers in single layer in bottom of 8 inch square baking dish (some small gaps are okay). Pour half of espresso mixture over ladyfingers. Let sit until most liquid has been absorbed, about 1 minute. Spread half of cream cheese mixture evenly over ladyfingers. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers, remaining espresso mixture,and remaining cream cheese mixture.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. Sprinkle with cocoa just before serving.