This is a lighter version of the traditional Italian dessert, Tiramisu! It is delicious and not too sweet: a perfect end to a perfect meal:) Tiramisu means "pick me up" in italian. This recipe makes about 6 servings. Top it with your favourite berries to finish it off.
Ingredients:
· 1 1/2 cups hot strong coffee
· 1/4 cup sugar
· 475 grams light ricotta cheese
· 1/2 cup light cream cheese, at room temperature
· 2 tablespoons cocoa or cocoa liqueur
· 3 egg whites
· about 24 crisp ladyfingers (SOVIARDI--although an italian cookie, they are available at most grocery stores)
· 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Directions:
In a bowl, dissolve 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of the sugar in the coffee. Refrigerate.
- In a food processor, process the ricotta, cream cheese, and cocoa or liqueur until very smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Using a spatula, gently fold the cheese mixture into the egg whites.
- Dip the ladyfingers in the coffee until they are soaked through but not falling apart. Line the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan with half the ladyfingers, placing them very close to each other. Cover with half of the cheese mixture. Dust with 1/2 of the cocoa powder. Lay the remaining ladyfingers on the cheese mixture. Top with the remaining cheese mixture. Dust with remaining cocoa powder by putting the powder in a fine-mesh sieve and shaking the sieve over the surface. Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight before serving. Top with blueberries and raspberries (or serve as is).
