Italian Tiramisu (Healthy-ish Version)

Making Tiramisu

What does health-ish mean? Well, it means it has healthy attributes but doesn't compromise taste by being totally strict to a full healthy version. Some people might think coffee is not healthy or coffee liqueur, mascarpone cheese, or even ladyfingers. If confused, look it up online. I'm making this one tonight!

Ingredients:
- 1 cup brewed strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 package (8 oz) mascarpone cheese, light version
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 ladyfingers (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions:
1. In a shallow dish, combine cooled coffee and coffee liqueur (if using).
2. In a bowl, whisk together mascarpone, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and arrange in a single layer in a serving dish.
4. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
5. Repeat layers with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
7. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder.
Estimated Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 250, Protein: 10g, Carbs: 30g, Fat: 12g

UPDATE: We just made this tonight with the homemade lady fingers, and it was sooooo good! I also used bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup! I layered it only twice, but next time I plan to double the recipe and layer it at least 4 times. Mine didn't look as good as what they sell in the bakeries or at the grocery stores, but it tasted so good! That is what matters if you aren't selling them!!

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