Baby Tiramisu-A Classic Italian Heart Healthy Chocolate Dessert and Recipe

Baby Tiramisu-A Classic Italian Heart Healthy Chocolate Dessert and Recipe that is quick and easy.

If you love this classic Italian dessert Tiramisu, try this quick, lower-calorie variation (about 110 calories) the next time you need a dessert in a hurry. Both types of ladyfingers, spongy and crunchy work super for the same effect. This will be great for Valentine’s Day.

This tasty Italian desert is Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Heart Healthy. This all means that you can eat them occasionally and still maintain your Healthy Weight.

INGREDIENTS:

Baby Tiramisù
1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese (4 ounces)
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of fresh ground nutmeg
12 ladyfingers (about 1 3/4 ounces)
4 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee, divided
2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate chips, melted (see melting tip below)

DIRECTIONS:

* Combine ricotta, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

* Place 6 ladyfingers in a 9-by-5-inch (or similar size) loaf pan.

* Drizzle with 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee).

* Spread the ricotta mixture over the ladyfingers.

* Place another layer of ladyfingers over the ricotta and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee).

* Drizzle with melted chocolate.

* Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Kitchen Tips:

To melt chocolate: Microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval.

To melt chocolate: Place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stirring until melted.

Servings: 6 servings
Total Time: 45 minutes-easy and quick

We hope you enjoy Baby Tiramisu-A Classic Italian Heart Healthy Chocolate Dessert and Recipe and serve it for Valentines Day Dinner. There are other Heart Healthy Recipes in our Recipe Section.

Bon Appetit

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