Baby Tiramisu

If you're a fan of the classic Italian dessert Tiramisu, try this quick, lower-calorie variation the next time you need a dessert in a hurry. Both types of ladyfingers spongy and crunchy work well.

Cuisine: ItalianMain Ingredient: Lady fingers

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Ingredients

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Original recipe makes 6 Servings

1/2 cupnonfat ricotta cheese; (4 ounces)

2 tablespoonsconfectioners' sugar

1/2 teaspoonVanilla extract

1/8 teaspoonGround cinnamon

12 ladyfingers,; (about 1 3/4 ounces)

4 tablespoonsbrewed espresso; or strong coffee, divided

2 tablespoonsbittersweet chocolate chips; melted (see Tip)

Baby Tiramisu Preparation

Preparation

1. Combine ricotta, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

2. Place 6 ladyfingers in a 9-by-5-inch (or similar size) loaf pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee). Spread the ricotta mixture over the ladyfingers. Place another layer of ladyfingers over the ricotta and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee). Drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Tips & Notes

* Tip: To melt chocolate: Microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

Nutrition

Per serving: 107 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 0 g fiber; 125 mg sodium; 29 mg potassium.

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (other), 1/2 fat