Description
A lighter, high-protein version of the classic Italian dessert. This cottage cheese tiramisu swaps out mascarpone for whipped cottage cheese, creating a guilt-free yet indulgent no-bake treat packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
2 cups full-fat cottage cheese (small curd)
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional for added creaminess)
3–4 tablespoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee (cooled)
1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
20 ladyfingers (or gluten-free alternative)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Optional: Dark chocolate shavings, berries, or mint for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cream: Blend cottage cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla in a food processor until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Prepare Coffee Mixture: Mix espresso and liqueur in a shallow dish.
3. Dip Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (1 second per side) and line the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish.
4. Layer: Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the soaked ladyfingers. Repeat the layer once more.
5. Top and Chill: Dust with cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Serve: Garnish with dark chocolate, berries, or mint leaves before serving.
Notes
For best results, use small-curd, full-fat cottage cheese.
You can make this a day ahead—it gets better as it chills.
Use stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a low-glycemic version.
Swap in gluten-free ladyfingers if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg