Keto Tiramisu Chaffle Cake: A delicious Italian tiramisu-inspired dessert made with keto-friendly cheese-based waffles called chaffles. Made with almond flour and mozzarella, these chaffles are versatile and can be enjoyed sweet or savory. Layered with coffee-infused mascarpone cream and cocoa powder, this dessert is perfect for special occasions and can be made ahead of time.
**Chaffles Ingredients:**
– 4 large eggs
– 1/2 cup blanched finely ground almond flour
– 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons granulated Swerve
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella
– Cooking spray
**Filling Ingredients:**
– 4 egg yolks
– 1/4 cup granulated Swerve
– 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
– 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
**Cocoa Ingredients:**
– 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon Swerve confectioners’
– 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
– 2 1/2 cups strongly brewed coffee
Directions:
Step 1: Making the Chaffles
1. Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in almond flour, vanilla, granulated Swerve, and baking soda until well combined.
3. Stir in shredded mozzarella.
Step 2: Cooking the Chaffles
1. Grease waffle iron with cooking spray.
2. Pour a quarter of the batter into the waffle iron and cook until light golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Let cool on a wire rack and repeat for the remaining batter (3 times in total).
Step 3: Preparing the Filling
1. Bring a medium saucepan filled about 2 inches full with water to a simmer over medium heat.
2. In a large heatproof bowl, combine egg yolks and granulated Swerve over the simmering pot.
3. Whisk constantly, cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until doubled in volume and smooth, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and whisk in softened mascarpone until smooth.
5. Let cool slightly.
Step 4: Making the Whipped Cream
1. In a large bowl, beat heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
2. Fold whipped cream into the mascarpone custard until combined. Set aside.
Step 5: Preparing the Cocoa Mixture
1. In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, Swerve confectioners’, and espresso powder.
Step 6: Assembling the Tiramisu Chaffle Cake
1. Dip chaffles into strongly brewed coffee.
2. On a large plate or platter, arrange one chaffle, dust generously with cocoa powder mixture.
3. Top with a quarter of the filling, spreading it into an even layer, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges.
4. Repeat with remaining chaffles, filling, and cocoa powder.
Step 7: Chilling and Serving
1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
2. Serve chilled.
