Eggless Tiramisu Cups

Eggless Tiramisu

Thanksgiving is all about the turkey, but let's get real here... you can't forget about the desserts. Pumpkin pie is great but tiramisu is just so sexy and decadent, I can't help but make it every single year. This'll definitely have you popping that pants button open to stuff in every bite. It's easy to serve as well. No alcohol or eggs were harmed in the making of this recipe. :)

Ingredients:

Cheese layer

-1 8 oz package of Marscapone cheese
-1/2 c of heavy whipping cream
-1 tsp of vanilla

Biscuit Layer
- 1 package of lady fingers
- 1 c of water
- 3 tbsp of instant espresso
- cocoa powder

Cream topping
- 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
- 4 tbsp of granulated sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla

Tools
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- spatula
- clear plastic cups
- frosting spatula
- strainer
- paper, scissors

Instructions

Let the Marscapone cheese get to room temperature. In a mixing bowl add 3 tbsp of sugar and the vanilla. Beat it with the spatula until incorporated and thickened. In a separate mixing bowl, beat your cream with the electric mixer and when soft peaks form, add the rest of the sugar. Don't over mix the cream or it'll separate! Mix until soft but not liquidy. Then add your cheese mixture to the cream and fold until incorporated. Be gentle. :) Set that aside. In another bowl, take 1/2 c of cream and beat it till it has soft peaks and then add the sugar. Beat until almost firm peaks form.

Cut your biscuits into thirds and set aside.

I use margherite cookies because they have an extremely light and crumbly texture that I think matches the Marscapone cheese more than ladyfingers do. 



Add your espresso to the hot water and let it cool. Take your biscuits and cut them into thirds with a bread knife.

You're going to create an assembly line of cheese mixture, biscuits, espresso, cocoa powder, and the cream top. Dip the lady fingers into the espresso and place them at the bottom of the cup. Add a spoonful of the cheese mixture on top, spreading it to the sides. Then, with a strainer, sprinkle your cocoa on top.






Repeat these steps 2 more times, and when the biscuits are exposed, take your frosting spatula and the whip cream mixture and add it to the top. Create a smooth surface since this'll be your blank canvas for the cocoa topping.















Cocoa topping
You can do this one of two ways. You can just sprinkle the tops with cocoa and call it a day, or make a cute design on top. I always make hearts, but you can mix it up. Cut out your shape in the paper, and place it on top of your tiramisu and sift the cocoa on top. Carefully remove them with tweezers or your hands if you're more courageous. :) Let these bad boys set up in the fridge for a good 6 hours before serving!

I really hope you guys try this out!

Happy cooking <3

Individual green smoothie recipe

Green Obsession

Green smoothies have been extremely popular, and I have to admit that I'm obsessed with them! They may look unappealing but you really can't beat it till you try it. They're satisfying, refreshing, and a great snack in between meals. I can't express how many benefits this drink has. I know that there are a lot of green juices out there that you can buy, but they're extremely over priced and to be honest, they aren't as healthy as they seem. Most of the bottled juices don't use raw ingredients, and things that can stay in a fridge for more then three days aren't going to be as beneficial for you as opposed to making it fresh :). Here's my little twist on the traditional "green machine" or "green smoothie". I call mine the Green Obsession. Here's what you'll need!




Ingredients

1 very ripe banana (Make sure it's ripe because it'll make the smoothie extra sweet)

1/4 c of frozen pineapple

1/2 c of baby kale or two leafs of kale

1/3 c of water or coconut water

Equipment

Cutting board

Blender ( I use an individual blender, but a normal blender will do just fine. )

Instructions:
First you'll need to cut your banana or do the traditional "rip and tear" and add that to your blender. Then add  1/4 c of frozen pineapple, 1/3 c of water or coconut water, and then your kale on top. Blend until smooth! (I use frozen pineapple as a replacement for ice, but you can use fresh pineapple and add ice if you wish to do so. I just think adding frozen pineapple instead of ice creates more a pleasurable texture. )

Thought blurbs

I drink this smoothie every single morning. It's my replacement for coffee or tea. Because of the many nutrients in kale and the fruits, it boosts my energy levels to the extent that caffeine would. I've been making this smoothie every morning for about 6 months now, and it's definitely benefitted my body. I have eczema, a skin allergy in which gets dry and extremely itchy, and ever since I've been drinking this, my eczema disappeared. There are a lot of variations of this recipe and whilst experimenting with different fruit combinations with kale, I've found this to be my favorite. 

Why Kale?

Now, kale has recently become a hot topic amongst health junkies and food articles. The reason being is because it has AMAAAAZING benefits that most neglect. Kale is jam packed with many antioxidants and it is high in vitamin A which is essential for fighting off free radicals and keeping your skin looking radiant. Kale also is extremely high in vitamin K. Vitamin K is a very important vitamin to incorporate into your diet because it helps protect against various cancers. It also helps with the "ahem" bowel movements and aids in weight loss. Kale is also high in calcium. In fact, per calorie, kale has more calcium then milk! 

I hope you try this smoothie out and radiate from its benefits. 

Happy cooking

Welcome

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This is my first blog post, and hopefully there will be many more to come.

My intention in creating this blog is to share a huge culmination of recipes that are easy and unique, healthy, and appealing. Stay tuned!