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Servings: 8
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 4-6 hours

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Ingredients:

Cream Layer:

• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Coffee Soak:

• 1 cup brewed decaf coffee
• 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: 1 tsp rum or sugar-free coffee liqueur

Layers:

• 1 batch diabetic-friendly sponge cake or almond flour cookies

Topping:

• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (12 calories, 3g carbs)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Coffee Soak:
   • Brew a cup of decaf coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
   • Add 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and optional 1 tsp rum or sugar-free liqueur for flavor. Stir well and set aside.
2. Whip the Cream:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
3. Prepare the Mascarpone Layer:
   • In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, powdered erythritol, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
   • Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
4. Assemble the Dessert:
   • Dip pieces of diabetic-friendly sponge cake or almond flour cookies briefly into the coffee soak (do not over-soak).
   • Lay the soaked cake pieces in a dish or individual serving glasses as the first layer.
   • Spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the cake.
   • Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone layer on top.
5. Chill the Dessert:
   • Cover the dish and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set.
6. Finish with Topping:
   • Before serving, dust the top with 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine sieve.

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Nutritional Values (Approximate):

For the Entire Dessert:

• Calories: ~1,416
• Carbohydrates: ~28g

Per Serving (1/8 of the Dessert):

• Calories: ~177
• Carbohydrates: ~3.5g

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This recipe is low in carbs, high in healthy fats, and uses sugar-free sweeteners to make it suitable for diabetics and those following low-carb diets. Enjoy! 😊