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Cottage Cheese Tiramisu – A Creamy, Protein-Packed Twist on a Classic

A creamy, high-protein tiramisu made with blended cottage cheese instead of mascarpone for a lighter yet indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cream Layer
  • 2 cups cottage cheese full-fat
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 0.33 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Layers
  • 1 cup brewed espresso cooled
  • 24 ladyfinger cookies
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
  2. Blend with yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla until creamy.
  3. Dip ladyfingers quickly in espresso.
  4. Layer ladyfingers and cream mixture.
  5. Chill for at least 4 hours.
  6. Dust with cocoa before serving.

Notes

Blend cottage cheese thoroughly for best texture. Chill overnight for deeper flavor.