Light & Luscious Tiramisu

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Light & Luscious Tiramisu - an easy and healthier version of the classic Italian dessert
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Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

4 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

1 can fat-free evaporated milk , chilled
1 package French vanilla instant pudding
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces light cream cheese , room temperature
4 ounces fat-free whipped topping
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon instant coffee
1/2 cup Kahlua ( coffee liqueur )
12 ladyfingers
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa , divided

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
191
Sugar
11g
Fat
6g
Tiramisu is a popular Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with a mixture of whipped eggs, sugar, and Mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa powder. It is creamy and rich, but also high in calories and fat. This Light & Luscious Tiramisu is a quick and easy version of the traditional recipe, made with fat-free evaporated milk, French vanilla instant pudding, and light cream cheese, and features Kahlua (coffee liqueur) and unsweetened cocoa powder for added flavor. This dessert is perfect for serving at dinner parties and get-togethers, as it looks and tastes impressive, while also being easy to make.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, beat together chilled evaporated milk and French vanilla instant pudding powder for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture becomes thick.
2.Add vanilla extract and room temperature cream cheese to the mixture and continue beating until everything is well-combined.
3.Fold in the fat-free whipped topping into the mixture.
4.In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the hot water and instant coffee together until the coffee is dissolved. Add Kahlua (coffee liqueur) to the mixture and stir.
5.Dip the ladyfingers in the coffee mixture and place them on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6.Spread half of the pudding mixture over the ladyfingers, sprinkle one tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder over the pudding.
7.Repeat the layering process to include a second layer of soaked ladyfingers, pudding mixture, and cocoa powder.
8.Chill the Tiramisu for at least 4 hours or overnight.

PROS

This version of Tiramisu is lower in fat and calories than the traditional recipe.

The dessert is quick and easy to make and requires minimal cooking and baking skills.

Tiramisu is a great dessert to serve for get-togethers and dinner parties.

CONS

Ladyfingers used in the recipe can be high in refined carbohydrates and added sugars.

The dessert contains caffeine, which may not be suitable for some individuals.

Kahlua (coffee liqueur) used in the recipe is high in sugar and alcohol content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Tiramisu dessert made with evaporated milk and fat-free whipped topping is lower in fat and calories, as well as cholesterol.
The dessert also contains calcium and vitamin C from the evaporated milk.
Coffee in the dessert has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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