Easy cottage cheese tiramisu
The Best creamy tiramisu with cottage cheese and espresso soaked layers creating a lighter twist on the classic Italian dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (+ chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
2 large egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream or whipping cream
16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese (2%)
6 tablespoons white sugar (divided)
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee or espresso
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
Ladyfinger cookies
Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 3 tablespoons of sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy, then mix it into the egg yolk mixture along with 1 teaspoon vanilla essence.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar until soft peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cottage cheese mixture until smooth and airy.
In another bowl, combine brewed coffee, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence. Stir until dissolved.
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and arrange a layer in a serving dish.
Spread half of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for best results.
Dust generously with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Blend cottage cheese well for a smooth, mascarpone-like texture.
Do not soak ladyfingers too long—just a quick dip prevents sogginess.
Chill overnight for the best flavor and structure.
You can substitute mascarpone for a richer, more traditional version.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/easy-cottage-cheese-tiramisu/
