Baby Tiramisù

1. Combine ricotta, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
2. Place 6 ladyfingers in a 9×5-inch (or similar size) loaf pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee). Spread the ricotta mixture over each ladyfinger.
3. Place another layer of ladyfingers over the ricotta, making sandwiches, and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee). Drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Tips

To melt chocolate: Microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

Per serving: 107 calories; 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 0 g mono unsaturated fat); 3 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 0 g fiber; 125 mg sodium; 29 mg potassium

Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (other), 1/2 fat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

If you’re a fan of the classic Italian dessert Tiramisù and you need a dessert in a hurry, try this quick, lower-calorie variation. Both types of ladyfingers—spongy and crunchy-work well.