Cottage Cheese Tiramisu (High-Protein, No Protein Powder!)
This Cottage Cheese Tiramisu is a creamy, high-protein twist on the classic dessert, using cottage cheese instead of mascarpone for a nutritious treat.
Equipment
- 1 Hand mixer For whipping cream
- 1 Blender For mixing cream
- 1 Large bowl For mixing
- 1 9x9 pan Or 9x13 for thinner layers
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream for rich, fluffy texture
- ¼ cup powdered sugar to sweeten
- 2 teaspoons ground coffee for bold flavor
- ¼ cup collagen peptides optional, for more protein
- 5 egg yolks with sugar for creamy sweetness
- ½ cup sugar
- 16 oz cottage cheese for high protein
- 1.5 cups strong brewed coffee for soaking lady fingers
- 2 packs Lady fingers to layer
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons extra dark cocoa powder for dusting
- 3 tablespoons coffee liquor optional, for flavor depth
Instructions
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
- Mix cottage cheese, ground coffee, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt into the egg yolk mixture.
- Fold in the whipped cream and add collagen peptides if using.
- Layer coffee-soaked lady fingers with creamy mixture in a dish.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=adaBXW225jk%3Ffeature%3Doembed
Notes
Serve chilled after dusting with cocoa powder just before serving.