Green Tea Tiramisu

Name: Green Tea Tiramisu
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Mascarpone cheese; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2 cups fat-free whipped topping; 1/4 cup strong brewed green tea; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers, split; Mint sprigs and orange peel strips, optional

Put a creative spin on a classic dessert from our Test Kitchen! Orange and green tea add special taste to this light and fluffy treat that’s perfect for entertaining.

Ingredients

3/4 cup Mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups fat-free whipped topping
1/4 cup strong brewed green tea
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers, split
Mint sprigs and orange peel strips, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the Mascarpone cheese, sugar and orange zest. Fold in whipped topping; set aside. In another small bowl, combine tea and orange juice.
Arrange six ladyfinger halves, split side up, in an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Brush with a fourth of the tea mixture. Spread 1/2 cup cheese mixture just over the top of ladyfingers. Repeat layers three times.
Cover and refrigerate until serving. Cut into slices; garnish with mint and orange peel strips if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 200 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Green Tea Tiramisu in Light & Tasty February/March 2008

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QuickLime0711

Aug 16, 2011

Coworkers loved it - "it had just the right amount of sugar"
Bleugerman

Jan 26, 2011

Writing this based on recipe along. It sounds absolutely wonderful. I LOVE green tea. While I do love regular Tiramisu this sounds a little healthier and good.