Low-Cal Baby Tiramisu

Tiramisu is one of my absolute favorite desserts (a close second to cheesecake)!  I hosted a small girl's night in a couple weekends ago, and I was searching for a yummy low calorie dessert to serve.  I found this on Eating Well, and it's definitely a keeper!  They turned out yummy and cute, and I didn't feel guilty about eating one (or two!).

Baby Tiramisu

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese, (4 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 ladyfingers, (about 1 3/4 ounces)
• 4 tablespoons brewed espresso, or strong coffee, divided
• 2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate chips, melted  

Preparation:

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