Baby Tiramisu

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/baby-tiramisu.html

posted by Mel, selected from Eating Well magazine Mar 20, 2009 11:08 am

filed under: Desserts, Food & Recipes, chocolate, desserts, snacks

If you’re a fan of the classic Italian dessert Tiramisu, try this quick, lower-calorie variation the next time you need a dessert in a hurry. Both types of ladyfingers–spongy and crunchy–work well.

1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese (4 ounces)
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar (or one of our recommended natural sweeteners)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 ladyfingers (about 1 3/4 ounces)
4 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee, divided
2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)

1. Combine ricotta, sweetener, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

2. Place 6 ladyfingers in a 9-by-5-inch (or similar size) loaf pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee). Spread the ricotta mixture over the ladyfingers. Place another layer of ladyfingers over the ricotta and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee). Drizzle with melted chocolate.

3. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Tip: To melt chocolate: Microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

Recipe Nutrition, a recipe yields six servings:

Per serving: 107 calories; 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 0 g mono unsaturated fat); 3 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 0 g fiber; 125 mg sodium; 29 mg potassium

1 Carbohydrate Servings

Visit EatingWell.com for free quick and easy healthy recipe collections!

Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (other), 1/2 fat

More on Desserts (375 articles available)
More from Mel, selected from Eating Well magazine (78 articles available)

4 comments

eatingwell
Tiramisu Recipe

(1 comment)
Feeding Baby: Transitioning to Solids

(3 comments)
Go Baby Go: Eco-Friendly Baby Care

(1 comment)

4 comments

add your comment »

4 comments add your comment

Elizabeth E. says
Jun 1, 2009 3:36 AM

On top, I use spenda instead of sugar, soy whipped cream, and natural unsweetened cocoa. There's also sugar free chocolate syrup made with splenda. I never heard of soy cream cheese before. Thank you!!

send green star | flag as inappropriate

AM H. says
Mar 21, 2009 9:00 AM

You can make you own ricotta. Scald milk to get 1/2 cup ricotta you probably need 2-3 cups milk), add 1 Tbs vinegar and stir. If the liquid part is still white (instead of slightly yellow and see-through)add more vinegar, 1 Tbs at a time.

send green star | flag as inappropriate

Stephanie Baker says
Mar 20, 2009 1:33 PM

i will have to use gluten free ladyfingers and soy cream cheese, which is quite nice,,,,also i dont use microwaves ever if i can help it,

but i love tiramassu

send green star | flag as inappropriate

Tia P. says
Mar 20, 2009 1:29 PM

Can you suggest a substitute for ricotta? I never keep it in the house since it's so expensive...

send green star | flag as inappropriate

Please enter your comment.

Or, log in with your
Facebook account:

who's talking about this story?

Trackback URL

Disclaimer: Care2.com does not warrant and shall have no liability for information provided in this newsletter or on Care2.com. Each individual person, fabric, or material may react differently to a particular suggested use. It is recommended that before you begin to use any formula, you read the directions carefully and test it first. Should you have any health care-related questions or concerns, please call or see your physician or other health care provider.

1011892