Chocolate Coffee Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups 5% 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 strong, prepared coffee
• 3 tablespoon chocolate or 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.

Recipe Yield: Makes: 16 Servings

Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook
Book Title: The Best Diabetes Cookbook