Classic Tiramisu Recipe

SERVES 8 | PREP TIME 30 MINUTES, PLUS TIME TO CHILL

227 CALORIES | 5 GRAMS PROTEIN | 21 GRAMS CARBOHYDRATES | 13 GRAMS FAT

INGREDIENTS

1 (8-ounce) container reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

1/2 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese

1/2 cup Truvia

1 tablespoon brewed espresso or Kahlúa (optional)

24 ladyfingers

1 cup espresso, brewed and cooled

1 tablespoon Kahlúa

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

1.5 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate, grated

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

To make the filling, add cream cheese and mascarpone into a large bowl and use a handheld mixer to beat at medium speed until smooth. Add Truvia and 1 tablespoon brewed espresso or Kahlúa, if desired, beating at medium speed until blended.

STEP 2

Cut ladyfingers in half lengthwise. Arrange 24 ladyfinger halves, cut-side up, in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish.

STEP 3

In a small bowl, mix 1 cup espresso, 1 tablespoon Kahlúa, and brown sugar. Pour half the mixture over the ladyfingers to soak them; then spread a layer of half the cream cheese filling on top.

STEP 4

Repeat procedure with remaining 24 ladyfinger halves, soaking with the remaining espresso mixture and then topping with remaining cream cheese filling.

STEP 5

In a small bowl, combine cocoa and grated chocolate; sprinkle evenly over top of filling.

STEP 6

Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours or overnight. Cut and serve.

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