Can you make this tiramisu gluten-free?

Yes! You can use store-bought gluten-free ladyfingers or make them using this recipe for gluten-free ladyfingers .

Can I use mascarpone instead of cottage cheese?

Yes, you can! Though, the nutrition information will change and it won’t be as high in protein. However, it will still be a phenomenal tasting decadent tiramisu dessert!

Can I use cream cheese to make tiramisu?

Yes, you can. The flavor may be slightly more tangy but cream cheese is a more affordable alternative than mascarpone and depending on where you live, more affordable than cottage cheese too. You can also try using light cream cheese for a slightly healthier dessert but I haven't tried it myself.

Where can I buy dulce de leche?

Target carries the Nestlé dulce de leche can. You can also opt for an Argentinian one such as the jarred Vacalin Dulce de Leche that I used in this recipe. It’s available on Amazon.

Single Serving Cottage Cheese Tiramisu (High Protein)

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This easy to make Single Serving Cottage Cheese Tiramisu is made with a creamy cottage cheese and dulce de leche filling and layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers. Finished with a dusting of cocoa powder and fresh berries, this protein-packed dessert is the perfect sweet treat for occasions or any day of the week!

Author: Lavina
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 1 1x
Category: Desserts
Method: Mix
Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Ingredients

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½ cup / 115 grams blended Low Fat Cottage Cheese (I used low-fat 3% milk fat, whole milk cottage cheese works too)
1 tablespoon / 20 grams Dulce de Leche
2 teaspoons / 10ml sugar-free or regular Maple Syrup (or Pancake Syrup, I used Walden Farms Pancake Syrup), more or less to taste
3 pieces / 25 grams Lady Fingers (I like Pan Ducale Savoiardi) – each piece broken in half
1 cup / 237ml Espresso or Strong Coffee (lukewarm or at room temperature)
⅓ teaspoon / 1 gram Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (I like Dutch Process but natural works too)
Optional toppings: Fresh raspberries (or other fresh berries), chocolate shavings

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Instructions

Mix: Mix the blended cottage cheese, dulce de leche and maple syrup in a bowl until combined well. (Tip: Mashing the sticky dulce the leche with the back of a spoon helps break it down.) If you have cottage cheese that hasn’t been blended yet, you can process the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.)
Layer: Quickly dip three half pieces of the lady finger biscuits in the espresso and layer in a small round dish or ramekin. (I used a 400ml/13.52-ounce capacity small glass dish.) Top with half of the blended cottage cheese dulce de leche mixture and smooth the top with the back of a spoon or small silicone spatula. Repeat with the remaining lady finger biscuits and cottage cheese mixture.
Dust: Dust the top with cocoa powder and top with fresh raspberries. (You can also do this just before eating for a cleaner cocoa powder appearance.)
Chill: Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
Serve: Top with shaved chocolate if desired and enjoy chilled!

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Notes

Storing: Store covered in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. You can dust with cocoa powder and add other toppings just before eating if preferred.
Nutritional information does not include any optional toppings.
Be sure to check out the article for tips and variations!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 255
Sugar: 24.9g
Sodium: 412.5mg
Fat: 4.6g
Saturated Fat: 2.7g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36.3g
Fiber: 0.4g
Protein: 17.6g
Cholesterol: 15mg