CHOCOLATE COFFEE TIRAMISU

Submitted by Mommaredkat

"NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: Calories: 150 Fat: 5 grams Sodium: 102 milligrams Cholesterol: 66 milligrams Protein: 6 grams Carbohydrates: 21 grams DIABETIC EXCHANGES 1/2 Starch, 1 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat Source:                  Recipe From: “The Best Diabetes Cookbook”"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup light cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 egg whites
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 3⁄4 cup brewed coffee
• 3 tablespoons chocolate or 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
• 16 lady finger cookies

directions

1. Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with vegetable spray.
2. In a food processor, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa, egg yolk and vanilla until smooth; transfer to a bowl.
3. In bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whites into the ricotta mixture.
4. Combine coffee and liqueur in a small bowl.
5. Put half of lady fingers in bottom of dish. Sprinkle with half of coffee-liqueur mixture. Spread half of ricotta mixture on top. Repeat layers. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight.