High Protein Lemon Tiramisu with Greek Yogurt
If bright citrus desserts are your thing, then this High Protein Lemon Tiramisu is about to earn a permanent spot in your fridge. It’s light, creamy, refreshing, and tastes like the perfect combination of a classic tiramisu and lemon cheesecake. The best part? Every serving packs 15 grams of protein while still feeling like a bakery-worthy dessert.
Servings: 4
Calories: 183.9kcal
Ingredients
Lemon Greek Yogurt Pudding:
- 226 g 0% Milkfat Greek Yogurt (Fage)
- 45 ml Nonfat Plain Milk (Whole Foods)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 31 g Vanilla Protein Powder (Quest)
- 12 g Lemon Instant Pudding Mix (Simply Desserts)
Ladyfingers:
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Water
- 7 g Powdered Sugar (Whole Foods)
- 33 g Ladyfingers (Forno Bonomi)
Lemon Curd:
- 50 g Large Brown Egg (Vital Farms)
- 14 g Unsalted Butter (Vital Farms)
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp Lemon Zest
- 32 g Zero Calorie Sweetener (H-E-B)
Topping:
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
Lemon Greek Yogurt Pudding:
- In a large mixing bowl, add in all your ingredients and mix until smooth and fluffy. In a small dish (wide enough to fit a ladyfinger lengthwise) spread a little less than half the pudding in an even layer.226 g (1 cup) 0% Milkfat Greek Yogurt, 45 ml (3 tbsp) Nonfat Plain Milk, 31 g (1 scoop) Vanilla Protein Powder, 12 g (1 tbsp) Lemon Instant Pudding Mix, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Ladyfingers:
- In a small bowl, add your lemon juice, water, and powdered sugar. Then dip one ladyfinger at a time and place on one end on top of the lemon Greek yogurt. Repeat and lay them all down side by side.1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Water, 7 g (0.5 tbsp) Powdered Sugar, 33 g (4 whole) Ladyfingers
- Spoon over the remaining yogurt and spread across as evenly as possible. Place it in the fridge to set for at least 2 hours.
Lemon Curd:
- In a small pot, crack in your egg and whisk. Be sure to only use utensils safe for your pot’s material (for example: no metal in nonstick pans, etc.).50 g (1 whole) Large Brown Egg, 14 g (1 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, 1 tsp Lemon Juice, 1/2 tsp Lemon Zest, 32 g (2.5 tbsp) Zero Calorie Sweetener
- Then add in the remaining ingredients and mix. Now place over your stove and set to low to medium heat. Continuously whisk the mixture to cook. You want a smooth curd and not scrambled eggs!
- Give it about 5 minutes to thicken and coat the back of your spoon/spatula. Then remove from heat and transfer to a bowl or jar.
- Let it cool at room temperature or place in fridge if it would be longer than 2 hours.
- Once you’re ready for your tiramisu, spread the lemon curd on top in an even layer.
Toppings:
- Dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Then scoop out 1/4th of the tiramisu into your serving dish and enjoy!Powdered Sugar
Nutrition Information
High Protein Lemon Tiramisu with Greek Yogurt
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
183.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.7
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
2.4
g
15
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Cholesterol
71.7
mg
24
%
Sodium
144.7
mg
6
%
Potassium
147.9
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
21.8
g
7
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
7.8
g
9
%
Protein
14.7
g
29
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.