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Easy Low Fat Tiramisu Pick Me Up Power

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decadent without the guilt tiramisu
decadent without the guilt

Easy Low Fat Tiramisu

Just a simple poem to end 2014 and ring in the new year. I read it whenever I need a little “pick me up”. Thank you, Susan for thinking of Will when you first read this poem and for sharing it with me. It’s perfect. Peace and hope for 2015.

“The Biography”

Do not judge a biography by its length

Nor by the number of pages in it

Judge it by the richness of its contents

Sometimes those unfinished are among the most poignant…

Do not judge a song by its duration

Nor by the number of its notes

Judge it by the way it touches and lifts the soul

Sometimes those unfinished are among the most beautiful…

And when something has enriched your life

And when its melody lingers on within your heart

Is it unfinished?

Or is it endless?

~author unknown

Matino family rallied before William went to Afghanistan
Matino family rallied before William went to Afghanistan

And now for another “pick me up” better known as tiramisu. Countless variations on tiramisu exists. This recipe for Easy Low Fat Tiramisu always gets rave reviews and is SO easy to make. No one will believe it is low in fat. Beware: This is an adult dessert with a bit of a savory edge from the bitter-sweet espresso syrup. I find the soft lady fingers at Trader Joe’s. They fit perfectly in an 8-inch square pan. The Greek yogurt pudding mix is new to me and I love it. I found it in the regular grocery store right next to all the other pudding/jello mixes.

Easy Low Fat Tiramisu
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No Fat, No Fuss, No Foolin’ Tiramisu


  • Author: Lisa Keys
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: serves 10 to 12 1x
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This recipe always gets rave reviews and is SO easy.  It makes a large dish so I usually cut it in half, but it is good the second day too. It substitutes angel food cake for the ladyfingers, instant pudding for the raw egg/milk and a sour cream/cream cheese mixture for the mascarpone.


Ingredients

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Espresso Syrup


1-1/4 cups hot water

2-1/2 Tbsp instant espresso coffee

1/4 cup sugar

2 Tbsp orange flavored liqueur or orange juice

 

Filling

1 (4 serving) package instant Greek Yogurt vanilla pudding mix

1½ cups skim milk (fat-free)

12 ounces (1 ½ packages) Neufchatel or fat-free cream cheese, softened

½ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt (use Fage brand)

1 (8 oz) container frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed

1 (4.75 oz) soft lady fingers (or use angel food cake)

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1-pint fresh strawberries, sliced


Instructions

To prepare espresso syrup: combine all ingredients, stirring, until sugar is dissolved; set aside. 

 

To prepare filling, in medium bowl, beat pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes; let set 5 minutes. In large bowl, using same beaters, beat cream cheese and yogurt until smooth. Add pudding mixture and whipped topping; blend well.

 

Using half of the lady fingers, one at a time, quickly dip into espresso syrup. Place in a single layer over the bottom of an 8-inch square serving dish. Pour half the filling mixture over the top smoothing with a spatula. Evenly dust top with 1/2 tablespoon of cocoa. Slice strawberries and arrange in a single layer on top of cocoa. 

Repeat layers using remaining lady fingers, espresso, filling and cocoa. 

Cover and chill. In small saucepan, over medium heat, reduce remaining espresso mixture by half—it will be syrupy and quite bitter-sweet. To serve, drizzle a small amount of the espresso syrup on serving plate. Top with a portion of tiramisu. Garnish with additional fresh berries.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: dessert

Keywords: tiramisu, low-fat, Greek yogurt, espresso syrup, healthier

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torpedo shaped strawberries from Florida-super sweet
torpedo shaped strawberries from Florida-super sweet

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Comments

  1. Brenda McKinney

    December 28, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I know kind of what your are feeling this time of the year. You are always in my thoughts Lisa.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 28, 2014 at 8:54 pm

      Brenda, not sure if I ever told you how grateful I am for your kindness….from the very beginning

      Reply
  2. Christine Hause

    December 28, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    Lisa,
    I have not left a message before but I wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my daily prayers. I have heard many wonderful things about Will from my son, Tim.
    With Love and Prayers,
    Christine Hause

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    • Lisa

      December 29, 2014 at 8:10 am

      Thanks for reading and commenting. Tim is a real blessing. Such a hard working good man, husband and father….we understand why William loved him.

      Reply
  3. Rich Beebe

    December 28, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    thank you for sharing the poem on this day of all days, my dear. Love to you and your family!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 29, 2014 at 8:14 am

      Rich, you are a real inspiration. You have made it through your first year without your darling daughter with such strength and grace. You honor Meghan and Eileen so beautifully. Always an honor to have you here as I know the struggle.

      Reply
  4. Krista

    January 1, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Of all the “firsts” so far New Years Eve was the hardest and it hit me without warning, Although the future holds so much promise for my older children, I feel like I’m leaving Aidan behind. I am grateful for goods friends who have tried to carry me through.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      January 2, 2015 at 9:06 am

      I bet Aidan loved this holiday. And you will be on the roller coaster of sudden ups and downs for awhile–it is normal-what you are going through. New Year’s Eve was a time of being surrounded by the whole family and counting blessings….it was filled with hope and promise for all, but that has changed and how does one adjust? It is such a difficult thought and struggle to move forward without Aidan. Moving forward doesn’t have to mean leaving Aidan behind, though. In fact, he is alive and well in your heart and pretty much goes every where you do and most likely in his siblings and friends, too. This is why it is so hard. He is there, but he is not. There is a bit of Aidan in every person who has ever been touched by him. Tell me and my readers more about Aidan and together we will celebrate him. We already know he was destined to be a great cook and maybe even a chef (I am thinking he treated all the angels to some great appetizers on New Year’s Eve), but what else did Aidan love and dream about. Did he play an instrument or love to play a particular sport? My William loved the sport of lacrosse and his school celebrated him in alumni games with shirts with his name and #15. They gave me a shirt which I cherish. Keeping the memories alive–how do you do that with Aidan? Can you do it? Start with a journal, a photo book or maybe create an annual event. He’ll never be forgotten.

      Reply

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