Protein Tiramisu

A healthier twist on a classic Italian favorite made with protein powder, espresso, ladyfingers and a blend of cheeses.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 232kcal

Author Amee

Ingredients

3 oz ladyfingers *you need the soft sponge ladyfingers, not the ones with the cookie texture for this recipe
¾ cup espresso chilled- you can also use a strong cold brew coffee
2 teaspoon vanilla extract divided (you can also use ½ vanilla and ½ almond extract)
3½ tablespoon zero calorie sweetener *see notes for recommendations
8 oz mascarpone cheese
½ cup non-fat ricotta cheese
60 grams whey protein powder chocolate or vanilla *see notes for recommendations
8 oz Truwhip whipped topping I used the Skinny whipped version
2 teaspoon cocoa powder divided, for dusting layers

Instructions

Combine espresso, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1½ tablespoon sweetener in a glass Pyrex dish with a spout and stir until mixed.
Line an 8x8 (or 7x9 inch) glass baking dish with half of the ladyfingers.
Pour half of the espresso mixture over the ladyfingers and swirl around the sponge cakes until liquid is absorbed.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine mascarpone, ricotta, remaining vanilla extract, remaining 2 tablespoon of sweetener, and 2 scoops of protein powder.
Blend with the whisk attachment until smooth and creamy.
Add the whipped topping and gently mix until just blended.
Spread half of the whipped filling mixture over the ladyfingers and dust with half of the cocoa powder.
Repeat with second layer.
Dust the top with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

Recommended whey protein powders: My top picks that are naturally sweetened with stevia and taste great in recipes: Earth Fed Muscle, Puori, and Legion Whey +. They are all third-party tested for purity/quality and delicious. You must go with a protein powder that you love the taste of because it makes a big difference in the flavor of the tiramisu.

Recommended sweeteners: I love Micro Ingredients monk fruit with allulose zero-calorie natural sweetener, Whole Earth Sweetener (that one does contain a small amount of erythritol), and maple sugar for this recipe. If you have a favorite sweetener, go with one you already love.

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