Low-Carb Keto Tiramisu – High-Protein Coffee Dessert ☕🤎
Keto-Friendly
Low-Carb
Sugar-Free
Enjoy all the delicious flavors of classic Italian tiramisu without the excess sugar and carbs! This healthier version features soft almond-flour cake layers soaked in espresso and a fluffy mascarpone cream sweetened with zero-calorie sweetener.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 4–6 hours
Servings: 9
Ingredients
For the low-carb cake layers:
- 1½ cups superfine almond flour
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the coffee mixture:
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the mascarpone cream:
- 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup powdered erythritol
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For topping:
- 1–2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dark sugar-free chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 × 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the cake: Whisk eggs and sweetener until fluffy. Add melted butter and vanilla. Mix in almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly in the pan. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden and cooked through. Cool completely.
- Prepare coffee: Mix cooled espresso with vanilla extract.
- Make the cream: Beat mascarpone, powdered sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip the cream: In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Layer: Cut the cooled cake into strips or rectangles. Quickly brush or dip each piece in coffee.
- Assemble: Arrange half the coffee-soaked cake in a dish. Spread half the mascarpone cream over it. Repeat with the remaining cake and cream.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Finish: Dust generously with unsweetened cocoa powder before serving.
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving, based on 9 servings; approximate.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 340 |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Total carbs | 8 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Net carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 31 g |
Approximately 5g net carbs per serving
Weight-Loss Tips
- Use powdered monk fruit or erythritol instead of sugar.
- Choose unsweetened almond flour.
- Keep portions controlled because mascarpone and cream are calorie-dense.
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Add 2–3 tablespoons of unflavored whey protein to the cream for extra protein, adjusting the sweetness and consistency as needed.
Result: A rich, creamy, coffee-flavored keto tiramisu with no regular sugar, no wheat flour, and approximately 5g net carbs per serving! 🤎
