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Tiramisu Cottage Cheese Cups Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat, your call
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt plain, unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup adjust for sweetness
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp instant espresso powder or coffee substitute if kids are eating
  • 8 –10 ladyfinger biscuits broken into pieces
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings or mini chips optional, but yes, do it
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Prep your creamy layer: In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Blend until super smooth. This is your protein-packed custard.
  • Mix your coffee flavor: Dissolve instant espresso powder in 1 tablespoon of hot water. Stir it into the creamy mixture for that signature tiramisu taste.
  • Layer time: Take your mason jars or small cups and add a few pieces of ladyfingers to the bottom. Drizzle lightly with a bit of water or milk to soften them if they’re stale—don’t overdo it or they’ll get mushy.
  • Add cream: Spoon a generous layer of the cottage cheese mixture over the ladyfingers. Smooth it out with the back of a spoon.
  • Repeat layers: Add another layer of ladyfingers and top with more cottage cheese mixture. Think of it like building a mini tiramisu skyscraper.
  • Top it off: Dust the top layer with unsweetened cocoa powder and a few chocolate shavings for that final Instagram-worthy finish.
  • Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld. Honestly, overnight is best if you want a more traditional tiramisu texture.