Description
A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, rich in protein and flavor, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth guilt-free.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup Espresso or Strong Coffee
- 1/2 cup Protein Powder (Vanilla or Chocolate)
- 20 Ladyfingers
- Cocoa Powder (for dusting)
- Sweetener to taste (Honey, Maple Syrup, etc.)
Instructions
- Brew your espresso or strong coffee and let it cool. Mix in sweetener if desired.
- In a bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and sweetener. Whisk until smooth.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee, ensuring they are slightly soft but not soggy.
- Layer dipped ladyfingers in a serving dish and top with the cream mixture. Repeat the process until ingredients are used, ending with cream on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
For added flair, serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of dark chocolate sauce. Consider serving in individual cups for a cute presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg