Whipped Cottage Cheese Tiramisu

# What You Need:

→ Whipped Cottage Cheese Layer

01 - 2 cups cottage cheese

02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Coffee Soak

04 - 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled

05 - 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)

→ Assembly

06 - 10 to 12 ladyfinger biscuits

07 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

08 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - Place cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.

02 - In a shallow bowl, mix cooled brewed espresso or strong coffee with coffee liqueur, if desired.

03 - Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are moistened but not saturated.

04 - Arrange half of the dipped ladyfingers at the base of 4 serving bowls.

05 - Spoon half of the whipped cottage cheese mixture over the ladyfingers.

06 - Layer remaining dipped ladyfingers, followed by the rest of the whipped cottage cheese mixture.

07 - Using a fine sieve, dust the tops generously with unsweetened cocoa powder.

08 - Sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours for a firmer texture.

# Expert Advice:

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Blending cottage cheese with honey and vanilla yields a shockingly creamy filling that actually makes you believe in shortcuts.
This version packs a punch of protein and skips the heavy cream, so you can go back for seconds without hesitation.

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Letting the cottage cheese sit too long before blending makes it harder to get that ultra-smooth finish – blend while it's still cold.
The difference between soggy and perfect is mere seconds when dipping ladyfingers – a quick dunk really is all you need.

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