Homemade Gluten-Free Healthy Tiramisù Recipe | Desserts With Benefits (2024)

Nov 1, 2017

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After makingHomemade Ladyfingers, you had to know this was coming, right? Here it is guys… I bring you Tiramisù. Let me clarify, this isHealthy Tiramisù!

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This Tiramisù has the perfect ratio of Ladyfingers:Mascarpone Cream Filling. And the hint of coffee and rum? Oh yeah, that makes this dessert about 372,001x better 😉

Did I even mention that this recipe is 100% homemade, from the Ladyfingersto the mascarpone cream filling?

Oh yeah x 100.

My taste testers said this was my, and I quote, “BEST DESSERT YET!”

The pastry cream filling is rich and flavorful, the soft ladyfingers add texture and a unique quality to the dish overall. The generous dusting of cocoa powder just gives this dessert life. The cocoa adds warmth and provides the dish with a nice balance to finish it all off.

So slice a big hunk of this Tiramisùonto a plate and share with a couple of your favorite peeps. I know, it’s tough, you’ll want to keep this all to yourself, but sharing is caring!

For one slice at least, after that, hoard it all for yourself. That’s what I did and I regret it 0% 😉

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The Ladyfingers are soft with a prominent coffee and rum flavor. The pastry cream filling is creamy, silky smooth, and full of vanilla flavor.

Get ready to dig in y’all.

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A healthy Tiramisù recipe? I know it’s hard to believe, I don’t think those two words have ever been in the same sentence before today. I’ll prove it here with the recipe:

Healthy Tiramisù

Servings: 12 servings

Prep Time: 45 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr

This homemade Healthy Tiramisù recipe is better than anything store-bought or from a restaurant. It's also sugar free, high protein, and gluten free too!

Ingredients

Pastry Cream:

  • 4 Large Egg Yolks
  • ¼ cup Powdered Erythritol
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Paste
  • 8 oz Mascarpone
  • ½ cup Plain, Nonfat Greek Yogurt

Ladyfinger Layers:

  • 24 Homemade Ladyfingers**
  • cup Brewed Espresso
  • ¼ cup Gold Rum (or Brandy)

Topping:

  • 3 tbs Unsweetened Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder

Instructions

For the Pastry Cream:

  • In a metal bowl placed over a saucepan of an inch of simmering water, whisk together theegg yolks, powdered erythritol, and vanilla paste. Whisk constantly until thickened. When you can draw a number 8 with the thickened mixture, it's ready. DO NOT overcook!

  • Remove from the heat and let cool for 30 minutes.

  • Whisk in the mascarpone, then whisk in the yogurt.

Assembly:

  • Line a 9×5″ loaf pan with two layers of plastic wrap so that there is an overhang. Make sure to press the plastic into the pan so that the entire pan is coated.

  • In a shallow dish, add the espresso and rum. Dunk both sides of a ladyfinger in the mixture (don't let it soak too long otherwise they'll absorb too much and get mushy or even disintegrate) and place it inside the loaf pan. Do this until you have an entire layer of ladyfingers.

  • Scoop ⅓of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers and spread it out.

  • Dunk the ladyfingers in the espresso/rum mixture and line them over the mascarpone filling.

  • Repeat twice, then top it off with a final layer of dunked ladyfingers. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

  • Remove the plastic wrap and flip the loaf pan onto a serving dish. Gently remove the loaf pan and carefully peel the plastic wrap off the Tiramisu. Dust with the cocoa powder, then slice and serve!

Recipe Notes

**I needed 6 ladyfingers per layer, but you may need more or less depending on how thin/thick you pipe out your ladyfingers!

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Tiramisù

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 210Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 95mg32%

Sodium 140mg6%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 400IU8%

Calcium 150mg15%

Iron 1.4mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

For real guys, this is a game changer in the world ofTiramisù! Compared to classic Tiramisu, this healthier version has:

  • 220 less calories
  • 18gless fat
  • half the cholesterol
  • zero added sugar (saving you 18g of sugar — that’s 4½ teaspoons!)

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This is one showstopping dessert. You gotta make this (secretly) HealthyTiramisù ASAP! Indulge in healthfully, naturally, andsinlessly.

Enjoy 🙂

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With love and good eats,

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–Jess

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FAQs

What is a healthy substitute for ladyfingers in tiramisu? ›

With their crunchiness, biscotti can serve as a sturdy alternative to Ladyfingers. Biscotti are twice-baked cookies that are known for their crunchy and dry texture. They hold up well to dipping in coffee or other liquids, making them suitable for desserts where you want a crunchier element.

What is so good about tiramisu? ›

The delicate flavor of layers of mascarpone and Italian custard are contrasted with the darkly robust presence of espresso and sharpness of cocoa powder. The name itself, tiramisu, means “pick me up” in Italian most likely referring to the two caffeinated ingredients that are present in the dish, espresso and cocoa.

What can I replace ladyfingers with? ›

Here are some options:
  • Sponge Cake: Sponge cake is a popular substitute for ladyfingers in tiramisu. ...
  • Pound Cake: Pound cake is another suitable substitute for ladyfingers. ...
  • Graham Crackers: Graham crackers can be used as a substitute for ladyfingers in tiramisu.

What can I use in tiramisu instead of mascarpone? ›

Mascarpone Cheese Substitute
  • Cream cheese.
  • Heavy cream.
  • Heavy cream and cream cheese together.
  • Full-fat sour cream.
  • Crème Fraîche.
  • Ricotta Cheese.
  • Cottage cheese.
  • Requeson cheese.
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Is tiramisu good for you on a diet? ›

If you are following a calorie-restricted diet, you'll need to be mindful of how much tiramisu you consume in a day. Generally speaking, most people can enjoy a small slice of tiramisu without exceeding their daily calorie allotment.

Is tiramisu good for diabetes? ›

Tiramisu has lots of sugar and lots of carbs, but if you occasionally make a small piece part of your eating plan, you should be ok.

What is the difference between mascarpone and tiramisu? ›

Tiramisu (Italian: tiramisù [ˌtiramiˈsu], from tirami su, "pick me up" or "cheer me up") is a coffee-flavoured Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers (savoiardi) dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa. Mascarpone is the base for Tiramisu'.

Can you substitute Nilla wafers for ladyfingers? ›

I always have such a hard time finding lady fingers at the store…by using NILLA Wafers you get that extra vanilla flavor and you don't have to wonder where to find them! They soak up the coffee quickly so no need to wait and soak. They're just perfect and SO delicious in these mini cups.

What is the best biscuit for tiramisu? ›

My tiramisu recipe uses ladyfingers, often also called Savoiardi biscuits. Other recipes use a sponge cake, but using store bought ladyfingers makes life super simple and I think they taste delicious.

What vegetable is known as ladyfingers? ›

Originally from Africa, okra is a vegetable widely used in cuisines such as Caribbean, Creole, Cajun and Indian. It's also known as bhindi or lady's fingers, in reference to the long, elegantly tapering shape.

Can I substitute vanilla wafers for ladyfingers? ›

You can substitute vanilla wafers or sponge cake for the ladyfingers.

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