Tiramisu: the indulgent original vs a healthy version
2026-11-05 · 6 min read · Get Lean Today
Tiramisu is my favourite dessert, and mascarpone is basically fat. I mix Greek yogurt with light cream cheese — coffee and cocoa do the rest, at less than half the calories.
Original · 150 g
450 kcal
Protein 8 · Fat 30 · Carbs 38
Healthy version · you save 260
190 kcal
Protein 15 · Fat 5 · Carbs 22
Approximate macros per serving
Why the original is so heavy
Mascarpone is one of the fattiest cheeses.
Gram by gram: usual recipe vs my version
Per serving. This is where the calories actually go.
| Usual | kcal | My version | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mascarpone, 60 g | 270 | 2% Greek yogurt, 90 g | 65 |
| — | Light cream cheese, 30 g | 50 | |
| Ladyfingers, 25 g | 95 | Ladyfingers, 15 g | 60 |
| Sugar, 10 g | 40 | Sweetener, 2 g | 0 |
| Egg yolk, 15 g | 50 | Cocoa, 3 g | 10 |
| Total | 455 | you save 270 | 185 |
Reference values, rounded to 5 kcal. Brands differ — check the label.
Ingredients
- 2% Greek yogurt90 g
- Light cream cheese30 g
- Ladyfingers15 g
- Sweetener2 g
- Cocoa3 g
How to make it
- Whisk yogurt with sweetener.
- Dip ladyfingers in coffee.
- Layer and dust with cocoa.
- Chill 2 hours.
Tip: Serve in small glasses to control portions.
Mistakes I made so you don't have to
- Soaking ladyfingers too long — one second is enough.
- Runny yogurt makes a runny cream — use thick Greek.
Storing
Best the next day; keeps 3 days covered.
How to log it
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FAQ
- How many calories are in regular tiramisu?
- About 450 kcal per 150 g serving.
- Can I eat it while dieting?
- Yes. The healthy version saves about 260 kcal and has more protein, so it fits a deficit easily.
- How do I count my own portion?
- Snap a photo in Get Lean Today and calories and macros are counted for you.