During the May
Fit4Life Healthy Desserts cooking demo, dietician Tarie Beldin, RD, LD, explored one of Italy's most famous dishes, Tiramisu. Layers of cream, lady fingers, and espresso combine to create a family favorite. Not to mention, that Tarie's version is only 180 calories a serving.
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Healthified Tiramisu Parfaits - 4 oz. low fat cream cheese
- 3/4 cup low fat ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 6 oz. Yoplait Vanilla Yogurt (fat free)
- 1/3 cup cold espresso or strong coffee (brewed)
- 2 Tbsp. coffee flavored liqueur
- 3 oz. package of Lady Fingers, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate (grated) ~ 1/4 cup
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in ricotta cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy. Beat in yogurt until well blended. In a small bowl, mix espresso and liqueur.
In 8 small parfait glasses, layer half of the Lady Fingers, half of the espresso mixture and half of the cheese mixture. Sprinkle each with 3/4 tsp. grated chocolate. Repeat Layers.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Makes 8 servings
180 Calories, 7g fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 24 g carbohydrate, 125 mg sodium
