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Cottage Cheese Tiramisu

A lighter, high-protein twist on classic Italian tiramisu made with blended cottage cheese and espresso-soaked ladyfingers.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cream Filling
  • 2 cups cottage cheese full-fat
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Layers
  • 1 cup espresso cooled
  • 2 tbsp coffee liqueur optional
  • 24 ladyfinger cookies
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup dark chocolate grated

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Blender or food processor
  • 9x9-inch glass dish
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
  2. Beat blended cottage cheese with mascarpone, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
  3. Combine espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow bowl.
  4. Quickly dip ladyfingers in espresso mixture.
  5. Layer soaked ladyfingers in dish and spread half the cream mixture on top.
  6. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers and cream.
  7. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with grated chocolate before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, chill overnight. Use full-fat cottage cheese for optimal creaminess.