Low-Carb Tiramisu Recipe: No Added Sugar & Creamy Italian Dessert

Low-carb tiramisu is a creamy dessert made with coffee and with no added sucrose: this is how to make it in the house, in a low-carb and healthy way.
This version of tiramisu is much healthier than the traditional one, as it uses almond flour instead of refined wheat flour and sugar. On the other hand, be aware that this is not a strictly ketogenic or even zero-carb dessert: almond flour, dairy, and cocoa all contain natural carbs.
It is rather a dessert with no added sugar and lower overall carbs that can be included in a calorie-restricted eating plan to help you lose weight.
Benefits
- No added sugar
- No added or refined flour
- Uses almond flour, which is high in healthy fats, fiber, and protein
- Rich in flavor from coffee and cocoa
- Very creamy and satisfying due to mascarpone
- Easy to make in the comfort of your own home
- Makes for a perfect occasional dessert
Ingredients
For the almond flour sponge:
- 2 eggs, separated
- 15 ml butter
- 15 ml cream
- 15 g stevia
- 2-4 drops of vanilla essence
- 75 g almond flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Some extra butter for preparation
For the mascarpone cream:
- 125 g mascarpone
- 75 ml cream
- 10 g stevia
- 2-4 drops of vanilla essence
For coffee:
- 2 cups instant coffee
- Water, as needed
For topping:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
Preparation
Let us proceed with the step-by-step preparation of this delectable tiramisu.
1. Prepare the egg mixture
Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will make the sponge airy and less dense.
Beat the egg yolks with butter, cream, stevia, and vanilla essence until you get a homogeneous mixture.
2. Prepare the almond flour sponge
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture. Then, add almond flour and baking powder and mix until you get a homogeneous batter.
Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
3. Bake the sponge cake
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius. Grease a baking tray with some butter. Spread the batter in the tray, making sure it is even.
Bake for 12 minutes or until it is done. Take it out of the oven and let it cool down to room temperature.
4. Make the mascarpone cream
In the meantime, you can prepare the mascarpone cream. Put mascarpone, cream, stevia, and vanilla essence in a food processor or a bowl. Beat everything together until you get a homogeneous, fluffy mixture. Do not over-beat it, or it will turn out too firm and grainy.
5. Prepare the coffee
Prepare some strong black coffee with the instant coffee powder and water. Let the coffee cool down to room temperature.
6. Assemble the tiramisu
Once the sponge is ready, cut it into strips or squares, according to the size of your mold or baking dish. Then, take some mascarpone cream and put it on the bottom of the dish.
Dip the sponge pieces into the cooled coffee and put them on the cream layer. Add another layer of mascarpone cream on top of the sponges, making sure they are well covered. Repeat these steps until you fill the dish with alternating layers of mascarpone and sponges.
7. Put the tiramisu in the fridge
Cover the tiramisu and put it in the fridge for 6-7 hours. This will give it more flavor and make it more firm and pleasant to eat.
Before serving, you can dust it with some unsweetened cocoa powder on top.
Conclusion
A dessert can help you lose weight, but it cannot do it on its own. This tiramisu keeps you away from sucrose and refined flour, replacing them with healthy but calorie-dense almond flour and fats. However, it is still a dessert, meaning it should be eaten occasionally and in moderation.
Aim for smaller portions of this tiramisu to satisfy your sweet tooth and complement them with healthy and protein-dense meals throughout the day. This way, you will get enough calories and energy for your daily activities while losing weight steadily.
Pro Tip
To avoid over-saturation of the tiramisu with coffee, simply dip the sponges into the coffee for a second or two.
You can also prepare this dessert ahead of time, ideally the night before, so it can chill in the fridge for most of the day.
That way, the coffee and cocoa flavors will have more time to meld with the mascarpone cream, making for an even tastier dessert.






















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