This decadent Keto tiramisu is simple to make and tastes like the real thing! With layers of espresso-soaked cake and indulgent cream topped with a dusting of cocoa powder, it’s a truly dreamy low-carb treat.
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Keto Tiramisu
I’ve always thought of tiramisu as such a “fancy” dessert. Maybe it’s the Italian name, or maybe it’s all those layers of rich deliciousness, but it seems like the kind of thing I should only order at the finest Italian restaurant.
It wasn’t until I decided to make my own Keto tiramisu that I realized this wonderful treat is surprisingly easy to whip up! It is absolute dessert heaven, and it only takes about an hour to prep before chilling.
You’ll simply mix together the cake ingredients, bake in the oven, then allow it to cool. Meanwhile, you can whip up the creamy filling. Finally, soak the cake in espresso, layer your tiramisu, and let it chill in the fridge for a few hours.
That’s it! But the final result is so delicious and so beautiful, everyone will think you spent all day making this special dessert.
And from the first bite, you’ll fall in love with the layers of espresso-soaked cake and indulgent cream topped with a dusting of cocoa powder. It’s so dreamy, it’s hard to believe it’s low carb.
This Keto tiramisu recipe is absolutely perfect if you want to impress a crowd. But if you try a bite and decide to keep the rest for yourself, that’s totally acceptable too!
What Is Tiramisu?
If you’ve never heard of tiramisu before, it’s a classic Italian dessert that is usually enjoyed chilled. It’s absolutely decadent!
The traditional version is made with ladyfingers that are soaked in coffee or espresso, then layered with a whipped mixture of mascarpone, sugar, eggs, and sometimes heavy whipping cream. The dessert is finished off with a sprinkling of cocoa powder.
The name tiramisu literally means “a pick me up.” Which is funny for a dish made from dense sponge cake slathered with rich cream… seems like more of a nap-inducing treat than a pick-me-up to me!
But, as you may have guessed, the name refers to the caffeine you get from soaking the cake layer in the coffee or espresso.
How Many Carbs In Tiramisu
Traditional tiramisu is made with ladyfingers and plenty of sugar. So, as you may imagine, it’s not very Keto friendly.
In fact, one serving of tiramisu from Olive Garden contains 54 grams of carbs! It also packs in a whopping 35 grams of sugar.
I can only imagine what it feels like to be jittery from the caffeine while also experiencing a sugar crash. Yikes.
That’s why I highly recommend making this Keto tiramisu instead! It tastes so indulgent, but with only 4 net carbs per serving, you can enjoy it totally guilt free.
Can You Store Keto Tiramisu?
Absolutely! Because this dessert is meant to be chilled anyway, it will keep very well in the refrigerator.
Simply store your tiramisu in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days… that is, if it lasts that long.
Because it stores so well, it’s also an excellent dessert to make ahead of time! If you’re hosting friends and family, or you need a killer dessert to bring to a party, low carb tiramisu is a perfect option.
How To Make Keto Tiramisu
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together all of the ingredients for the cake.
Once the batter is completely blended, transfer to a well greased 9×13 baking dish in an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned lightly and cooked through.
Let the cake cool to room temperature, then cut in half.
In a heat resistant bowl over a pot of boiling water, heat the egg yolks and ¼ cup of the sugar substitute. Whisk continuously until thickened and foamy.
Remove from the heat, and whisk in the mascarpone.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract. Whip until medium peaks have formed, and then fold carefully by hand into the mascarpone mixture.
Place the egg whites and ¼ cup of sugar substitute into a mixing bowl, and beat until stiff peaks have formed. Fold the egg white mixture into the cream mixture.
Pour some espresso over one half of the cake and allow it to soak in. Place the soaked cake half on a serving tray or plate.
Cover the soaked cake in a thick layer of the cream mixture.
Pour espresso over the other half of the cake, then place it on top of the cream layer.
Smooth another thick layer of the cream mixture on top of the second cake layer.
Sprinkle cocoa powder over the top of the tiramisu, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Keto Tiramisu
Equipment
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted and softened
- 4 large eggs
- ⅓ cup low carb powdered sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Tiramisu
- 1 cup espresso
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 2 large eggs separated into yolks and whites
- ¼ cup + ¼ cup low carb powdered sweetener
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix together all of the ingredients for the cake.
- Once the batter is completely blended, transfer to a well greased 9×13 baking dish in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned lightly and cooked through.
- Let the cake cool to room temperature.
- In a heat resistant bowl over a pot of boiling water, heat the egg yolks and ¼ cup of the sugar substitute. Whisk continuously until thickened and foamy.
- Remove from the heat, and whisk in the mascarpone.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract. Whip until medium peaks have formed, and then fold carefully by hand into the mascarpone mixture.
- Place the egg whites and ¼ cup of sugar substitute into a mixing bowl, and beat until stiff peaks have formed. Fold the egg white mixture into the cream mixture.
- Cut the cake in half lengthwise. Pour some espresso over one half of the cake and allow it to soak in. Place the soaked cake half on a serving tray or plate.
- Cover the soaked cake in a thick layer of the cream mixture.
- Pour espresso over the other half of the cake, then place it on top of the cream layer.
- Smooth another thick layer of the cream mixture on top of the second cake layer.
- Sprinkle cocoa powder over the top of the tiramisu, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.