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Healthy Tiramisu

Light and Creamy Healthy Tiramisu You’ll Crave Forever

Indulge in this Healthy Tiramisu, a gluten-free dessert that combines coffee-dipped ladyfingers and a creamy custard made with Greek yogurt.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • ½ cup Milk almond or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch can use arrowroot or tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 8 ounces Mascarpone substitute with Greek yogurt or cream cheese
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or substitute with regular yogurt
  • 3 large Eggs separate yolks and whites
  • ¼ cup Honey can use white sugar or maple syrup
For the Coffee Layers
  • 1 cup Cold Espresso or chilled brewed coffee
  • 24 pieces Lady Fingers gluten-free for a gluten-free version
For Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons Rum/Kahlua optional

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Tiramisu
  1. Brew a strong cup of cold espresso and let it cool.
  2. Whisk together milk and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium-low heat until thickened.
  3. Whisk egg yolks and honey together, then temper with the warm milk mixture.
  4. Mix custard and add mascarpone and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  5. If using, beat egg whites and fold into the custard mixture.
  6. Dip ladyfingers in cold espresso and layer them in a serving dish.
  7. Spread custard mixture over ladyfingers, repeating layers.
  8. Dust the top with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added creaminess, skip the egg whites; for an airier texture, fold them in. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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