Tiramisu

Typically made with cream and mascarpone, this adaption fits well into the diabetes recipe collection. In the early days of diagnosis where things were very scary and we never thought we would be able to enjoy good yummy food again, this was one of the desserts we found that was tasty and worked well with glucose levels. Changing up the ingredients with diabetes friendly substitutes is the key!

Ingredients

3 x savoiardi biscuits

1 x cup ricotta

3 tablespoons of sweet apera (fortified wine)

1/2 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons castor sugar

2 tablespoons instant coffee

3/4 cup water (hot)

Method

1. Place 3 x biscuits in a cup ( depending on what size the cup is you could potentially use half the biscuit)

2. In a separate bowl combine coffee water and sweet apera

3. Pour over biscuits evenly

4. In another bowl combine ricotta, sour cream and sugar. Blend still slightly thick (3 minutes or so)

5. Add ricotta mixture to glass

6. Refrigerate overnight (or at least a few hours)

7. Serve up!

Conclusion

This dessert is a standout favorite, and even though we don't make it frequently, it's always a delight when we choose to indulge! ''Superb" to quote the person with diabetes! I've previously highlighted Ricotta, and here, it serves as an excellent substitute for mascarpone. Ricotta is lighter and contains less fat and fewer calories, making it a superior choice for creating delicious desserts like this one. Interestingly, after the diagnosis, I recall the dietitian recommending that we choose full cream milk instead of skim milk. It can be difficult to know what to trust, but it's important to make decisions for ourselves based on the information available to us. As always, moderation is key. :)

Check out this exciting screenshot of glucose trends after dinner and dessert at 1800 hrs! The levels are on a slow and steady rise, which is exactly what we anticipated given the delicious meal. What's fantastic is that there's no sudden spike, and the levels are staying just above 10 mmol/L, hovering around there even 3 hours after the meal at 2100 hrs. The main course was a delightful tuna pasta, which was featured in episode one of this blog series, followed by a scrumptious tiramisu. I was informed that 5 units of Novo Rapid were also taken. Remember, insulin regimens are ALWAYS tailored to the individual and their unique situation, so this isn't a guide on how to manage things—just another wonderful example of a tasty, simple, diabetes-friendly dessert!