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Lightened-Up Tiramisu Parfaits Recipe

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Enjoy a guilt-free classic with this Lightened-Up Tiramisu Parfaits recipe. Featuring soft ladyfingers soaked in espresso and layered with a creamy mascarpone mixture sweetened naturally with monk fruit sweetener and maple syrup, this dessert is light, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion. Easy to assemble and chilled to perfection, it offers all the delicious flavors of traditional tiramisu without the heaviness.

Ingredients

Espresso Mixture

  • ¾ cup espresso, chilled or cooled to room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Mascarpone Mixture

  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • ⅓ cup monk fruit sweetener
  • 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed

Others

  • 3 oz sponge ladyfingers (soft, not biscuits)
  • 2 tsp Dutch process cocoa powder
  • Optional: dark chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Espresso Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the chilled espresso, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and maple syrup until well combined.
  2. Make Mascarpone Cream: In a large mixing bowl, blend mascarpone cheese, monk fruit sweetener, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract using a whisk attachment until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Fold in Whipped Topping: Add the thawed frozen whipped topping to the mascarpone mixture and blend on low speed just until combined, keeping the mixture light and airy.
  4. Assemble the First Layer: Place 2 sponge ladyfingers at the bottom of each of 6 parfait dishes.
  5. Saturate Ladyfingers: Spoon 1 tablespoon of the espresso mixture over the ladyfingers in each dish, allowing the sponge to soak up the liquid.
  6. Add First Mascarpone Layer and Cocoa Dusting: Spoon or pipe half of the mascarpone cream over the soaked ladyfingers. Dust the surface lightly with Dutch process cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve.
  7. Repeat Layers: Add another 2 sponge ladyfingers on top, pour 1 tablespoon of espresso mixture over the sponge again, then add the remaining mascarpone cream on top.
  8. Chill: Cover the parfaits and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours to allow flavors to meld and desserts to set.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, dust with additional cocoa powder and optionally garnish with dark chocolate shavings for added texture and visual appeal.

Notes

  • Use soft ladyfingers rather than dry biscuits for the best texture and soakability.
  • Chill the espresso thoroughly to prevent melting the whipped topping during assembly.
  • Monk fruit sweetener is an excellent low-calorie alternative to sugar, making this tiramisu lighter.
  • Allow ample chilling time (4-6 hours) to achieve the ideal consistency and flavor meld.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute mascarpone and whipped topping with suitable plant-based alternatives, though texture will vary.

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