We prepare it in single servings: low glycemic index light tiramisu in a jar.
The tiramisu is a cold dessert that pleases everyone but is rather caloric and fatty.
The original requires the use of:
– mascarpone [very caloric, more than cream];
– egg yolk;
– ladyfingers.
The low glycemic index light tiramisu is a lighter and fiber-rich variant suitable for those who need to keep their glycemia in check.
Perfect as an alternative breakfast and as a delicious but balanced dessert.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
You can prepare the low glycemic index light tiramisu in a jar, in a baking dish, or a tray, using the ingredients provided by your breakfast plan and adapting to the portions of your dietary schedule.
- cow ricotta (serving size according to dietary plan)
- sweetener (that you normally use, e.g., Diete.Tic)
- coffee (long)
- whole grain rusks (serving size according to dietary plan)
- to taste bitter cocoa powder
Suggested Tools
- Electric whisk or hand blender or mixer
- Disposable piping bag
- Jar glass with lid
Preparation
Drain the ricotta, add the coconut sugar or the sweetener you normally use and blend. If it’s too thick, add a few drops of milk or plant-based milk.
Reduce sugar and sweeteners gradually: the palate adjusts and learns to rediscover the natural sweetness of ingredients.
To learn more about sweeteners, read the article by clicking the following link: Sugar and sweeteners for type 2 diabetes.Recommended doses for a light tiramisu:
– 5 g of coconut sugar per 100 g of ricotta approximately;
– or 1-2 drops of liquid sweetener Diete.Tic per 100 g of ricotta approximately.Transfer the ricotta cream into a piping bag.
Prepare enough long coffee to soak the rusks and pour it into a deep dish.
Dip the rusks in the coffee and cut out circles the diameter of the jar.
In the jar, assemble the dessert by alternating:
– a layer of soaked rusk;
– a sprinkle of bitter cocoa;
– ricotta cream.Repeat until you finish the ingredients and top with a sprinkle of bitter cocoa.
Let it rest in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.
Your low glycemic index light tiramisu in a jar is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
The light tiramisu is a clever and quick dessert, made with a few assembled ingredients; suitable for those with hyperglycemia, prediabetes, or diabetes but good for the whole family to stay light without feeling on a diet.
Storage, Tips, and Variations
Try it with the addition of fresh fruit: strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
For a lactose-free version
Use lactose-free ricotta or lactose-free yogurt and choose lactose-free rusks.
For a gluten-free version
Use gluten-free rusks or gluten-free dry biscuits.
For a vegan version
Replace ricotta with plant-based ricotta or unsweetened plant-based yogurt and use vegan rusks or vegan whole grain dry biscuits.
It keeps in the fridge in a tightly sealed jar for up to 2 days.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What can I use instead of ricotta?
– with low-fat or Greek yogurt containing only the natural sugars of milk.
Can I make it without coffee?
Sure, you can replace it with: decaf coffee or barley, milk or plant-based milk, pure cocoa tea.
What can I use instead of whole grain rusks?
– with fiber-rich whole grain dry biscuits: ORO Saiwa Fibrattiva;
– with whole grain Wasa crispbreads.Can I make it in a tray?
Yes, just multiply the doses and follow the same procedure.
