Toasted Almond Tiramisu Lower In Fat Not In Flavor Recipes

TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until very thick and light yellow. Lower the speed to medium and add 1/4 cup rum, 1/4 cup espresso, and the mascarpone. Whisk until smooth.
• Combine the remaining 1/4 cup rum and 1 1/4 cups espresso in a shallow bowl. Dip 1 side of each ladyfinger in the espresso/rum mixture and line the bottom of a 9 by 12 by 2-inch dish. Pour half the espresso cream mixture evenly on top. Dip 1 side of the remaining ladyfingers in the espresso/rum mixture and place them in a second layer in the dish. Pour the rest of the espresso cream over the top. Smooth the top and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
• Before serving, sprinkle the top with shaved chocolate and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

TOASTED ALMOND TIRAMISU (LOWER IN FAT NOT IN FLAVOR!)

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a blender and blend till mixed.
• Gently fold in whipped topping.
• Chill.
• Combine water, and Amaretto. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise.
• Arrange 1/3 of the ladyfinger halves, flat sides down, in a trifle bowl or large glass bowl. Drizzle with 1/3 of Amaretto/water mixture. Spread one-third of pudding mixture evenly over ladyfingers; sprinkle with 1/3 toasted almonds. Repeat layers, ending with toasted almonds. Cover and chill for 8 hours.
• Enjoy!

LOW-FAT TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Prepare an 8-inch square baking dish.
• In a small bowl, combine the water and the instant coffee granules; stir to dissolve the coffee; set aside 1 tbsp of the coffee mixture.
• In a large bowl, beat the pudding mix with the skim milk until thickened; stir in the larger part of the coffee mixture.
• Add in the softened cream cheese, beat until smooth.
• Split the ladyfingers apart, and line the bottom of the baking dish with half of the package of ladyfingers.
• Drizzle the ladyfingers with the 1 tbsp of reserved coffee mixture (try to get a little on each finger).
• Spoon the pudding mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
• Place the remaining ladyfingers on top of the pudding, and top with whipped topping.
• Sprinkle top with grated chocolate.
• Cover and chill for 4 hours or more until ready to serve.

TIRAMISU PARFAITS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup coffee liqueur, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup dark corn syrup, 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar in small bowl. Blend well.
• Combine 5 tablespoons espresso syrup, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 8 ounces cream cheese in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until smooth and fluffy. Beat 1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream and remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar in another large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Place 1 pound-cake slice in bottom of each of 6 parfait glasses or wine goblets, tearing and pressing pound cake to fit. Drizzle 1 tablespoon espresso syrup over each. Spread 1/3 cup cream cheese filling over each. Repeat layering with remaining pound cake, espresso syrup and cream cheese filling. Sift unsweetened cocoa powder generously over parfaits. Cover parfaits and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Top parfaits with toasted sliced almonds and serve.