Whipped Cottage Cheese Tiramisu (Printable)

A lighter, protein-rich dessert with whipped cottage cheese and coffee-dipped ladyfingers layered in bowls.

# Ingredient List:

→ Whipped Cottage Cheese Layer

01 - 2 cups cottage cheese
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Coffee Soak

04 - 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
05 - 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)

→ Assembly

06 - 10 to 12 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
07 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)

# Steps:

01 - Blend cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
02 - Combine cooled brewed espresso or coffee with coffee liqueur if using in a shallow bowl.
03 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture without soaking.
04 - Place half of the dipped ladyfingers evenly at the bottom of four serving bowls.
05 - Spoon half of the whipped cottage cheese mixture over the ladyfinger layer.
06 - Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining whipped cottage cheese.
07 - Dust the surface generously with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
08 - Garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired, then serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours for a firmer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No one will guess there's cottage cheese hiding in the layers—its creaminess is next-level.
  • The whole thing comes together in 15 minutes, but tastes like you fussed for hours.
02 -
  • If you soak the ladyfingers even a little too long, you'll end up with coffee pudding at the bottom.
  • Chilling the finished bowls deepens the flavors and firms them up—don't skip this if you plan ahead.
03 -
  • Start blending your cottage cheese from cold for fluffier results—it won’t seize as it chills again.
  • Sift the cocoa powder right before serving so it looks fresh and never clumpy.
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