Coffee Protein Tiramisu Cups Recipe
This Coffee Protein Tiramisu Cups recipe is a healthy, high-protein twist on the classic Italian dessert. Combining Greek yogurt, protein powder, and mascarpone cheese with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, these individual tiramisu cups offer a guilt-free, delicious treat perfect for a quick snack or light dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Protein Yogurt Mixture
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- Ladyfingers or sponge cake, enough to layer
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, protein powder, mascarpone cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Blend thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Prepare Coffee: Pour your cooled brewed coffee into a shallow dish or plate. This will be used to soak the ladyfingers or sponge cake slices.
- Soak Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger or piece of sponge cake into the cooled coffee, ensuring it absorbs enough to soften but not become soggy.
- Layering: In small serving cups, start by placing a layer of the coffee-soaked ladyfingers or sponge cake. Follow with a layer of the yogurt-protein mixture. Repeat these layers until you reach the top of the cup, finishing with a layer of the yogurt mixture.
- Add Cocoa: Using a fine sieve, sift the cocoa powder evenly over the top layer of the yogurt mixture to create the classic tiramisu finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld together and helps the dessert set.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the tiramisu cups with a spoon and enjoy this nutritious and delicious protein-packed dessert.
Notes
- Use cooled coffee to prevent the ladyfingers from becoming too soggy.
- Vanilla or chocolate protein powder can be used based on your flavor preference.
- If mascarpone cheese is unavailable, cream cheese can be a substitute but will slightly change the flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt and use vegan-friendly protein powder and mascarpone alternatives.
- The dessert can be prepared a few hours in advance or the night before for enhanced flavor melding.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup according to taste.
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