Weight Watchers and Mormon Friendly Tiramisu

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Weight Watchers and Mormon Friendly Tiramisu - A Low-Calorie Coffee-Flavored Dessert
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Prep

15 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

10 ounces angel food cake , about 10-inches round ( Albertsons )
4 ounces fat free cream cheese or 4 ounces tofutti better-than-cream-cheese
4 ounces fat-free whipped topping
4 ounces mascarpone cheese ( Trader Joe 's )
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 ounce semisweet chocolate , finely grated ( food processor )
12 fluid ounces extra strong herbal mocha-flavored coffee
4 teaspoons brandy flavoring ( in the coffee )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
9
Calories
176
Sugar
13g
Fat
5g
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that is typically high in fat and calories. However, this weight watchers and Mormon friendly version of tiramisu is a lower calorie option that is no less delicious. It is made with fat-free cream cheese, whipped topping, and angel food cake. The coffee and unsweetened cocoa give it its signature flavor, and the grated chocolate adds an extra layer of richness. It is a perfect dessert for people who are watching their weight but still want to indulge in a delicious, coffee-flavored treat.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2.Add in the whipped topping, and mix until well incorporated.
3.Spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture over the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish.
4.Cut the angel food cake into 1/2 inch thick slices, and arrange them over the cheese mixture in the dish.
5.Brush the cake slices with the coffee mixture, using about half of the total amount.
6.Spread half of the remaining cheese mixture over the cake layer in the dish.
7.Sprinkle half of the grated chocolate over the cheese layer.
8.Repeat the layers with the remaining cake slices, coffee mixture, cheese mixture, and grated chocolate.
9.Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

PROS

This tiramisu is a lower calorie version of a classic Italian dessert.

It is delicious and has the same creamy, coffee-flavored goodness but without the high fat content.

It is made with fat-free cream cheese and whipped topping, and the sugar content is reduced.

It is a perfect dessert that is weight watchers and Mormon friendly.

CONS

It is a lower calorie version, so it may not taste exactly like a traditional tiramisu.

The angel food cake may become soggy if too much of the coffee mixture is used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is a low-fat, low-calorie option that is perfect for people who want to enjoy delicious desserts while watching their weight.
The coffee in this recipe has been linked to a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
The unsweetened cocoa in this recipe has been linked to improved cholesterol levels and a reduced risk of heart disease.

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