Ingredients
For the Coffee Soak
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled (use decaf if preferred)
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur or almond extract (optional for flavor)
For the Mascarpone Cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or another keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Layering
- 20-24 keto-friendly ladyfingers or sponge cake (store-bought or homemade; see below for a simple recipe)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Ladyfingers (if making from scratch)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pipe or spoon the batter onto the baking sheet to form ladyfinger shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and firm.
- Allow to cool completely before using.
2. Make the Mascarpone Cream
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gently fold the mascarpone mixture into the whipped cream until well combined. - 3. Assemble the Tiramisu
- Mix the cooled coffee with coffee liqueur or almond extract (if using).
- Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (do not soak them too long).
- Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish or individual glasses.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, and then top with the remaining mascarpone cream.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 4. Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to let the flavors meld and the dessert to firm up.
- Before serving, dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder.