The Best Easy Caramel Tiramisu Recipe

The best easy Caramel Tiramisu recipe that's high-protein and low sugar made with caramel rice cakes and protein powder. The ultimate macro-friendly caramel toffee tiramisu is a decadent, healthy dessert that hits your protein goals!

Inspiration for this magical thing came from Instagram, haha. I think I saw someone post a toffee tiramisu with the Heath toffee bits, and I had a bunch lying from when I made the healthy better than sex cake sometime ago. Put it together with the last 2 caramel rice cakes I had, and this is what came to be.

If you love the combination of rich coffee, creamy filling, and crunchy toffee, this caramel toffee tiramisu is about to become your new obsession. It's a salted caramel tiramisu recipe alternative that hits all the right notes: sweet, salty, tangy, and bold.

By using caramel rice cakes instead of lady fingers, you get that perfect "soaked" texture that you get from a traditional tiramisu but with a fraction of the effort and much better macros.

Ingredients for Caramel Toffee Tiramisu

This high protein caramel toffee tiramisu uses caramel rice cakes instead of ladyfingers and is sweetened with protein powder - healthy dessert alternative. Plus, it's gluten-free and easily dairy-free, so a great option for those with dietary restrictions. 

• Caramel Rice Cakes: The base of our toffee tiramisu.
• Brewed Coffee: For that classic tiramisu vine.
• Low Fat Cottage Cheese: These create a thick, tangy, and high-protein "mascarpone" substitute.
• Nonfat Greek Yogurt: To add extra protein and creaminess.
• Vanilla Whey Protein Powder: To give the cream its sweetness and the protein! I recommend Legion Whey or Quest Whey-Casein.
  To make it better: Salted Caramel Protein Powder
• Peanut Butter Powder like this one from PB2 or PBFit.
• Peanut Butter for that caramel vibe; I highly recommend a caramel-flavored peanut butter to get that caramel tiramisu vibe. Here is the one from American Dream that I love (its also high protein!); Use my code HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount.
• Toffee Bits: Adds crunch and the toffee flavor.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: For the classic dusted finish.

See recipe card at the bottom of the page for the measurements!

Instructions: How to Make Caramel Toffee Tiramisu

• Make the Caramel Cream: In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, peanut butter powder, and peanut butter. Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend until completely smooth and silky.
  Tip: Add milk if the mixture is too thick
  Tip: Taste the mixture and add extra sweetener or vanilla extract if needed.

• Soak the Base: Dip one caramel rice cake into the brewed coffee. Transfer it immediately into a large ramekin.
  Tip: Be quick but gentle. You want them to absorb the coffee without falling apart before they hit the ramekin.

• Layer: Spread half of the caramel cream mixture over the rice cake, smoothing it out with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle on half of the toffee bits.
• Repeat: Repeat the process with the second rice cake and the remaining cream.
• Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This is the secret to a great easy caramel tiramisu recipe-it allows the flavors to meld and the rice cake to soften into a cake-like texture.
  Tip: Don't skip the resting time since it is needed for the flavors to blend.
• Garnish: Just before serving, use a sieve to dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder and finish with the remaining toffee bits.

Storage for Healthy Caramel Toffee Bits Dessert!

• Fridge: This caramel tiramisu needs to be stored in the refrigerator; Cover (airtight) and keep for 3-4 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing, as the cream/yogurt base may change texture upon thawing.

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