If you need a dessert in a hurry, try this tiramisu recipe.  This classic Italian dessert is easy, quick and low in calories.  Use a combination of spongy and crunchy ladyfingers to play with different textures.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 12 ladyfingers, 4 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee, 2 tablespoons melted bittersweet chocolate chips

Procedure:

1.  In a medium sized bowl, combine ricotta, sugar and vanilla.

2. Place 6 ladyfingers in a loaf pan (9×5 inch).  Drizzle the ladyfingers with 2 tablespoons of espresso then spread the ricotta mixture.  Place another layer of ladyfingers on top of the first layer and drizzle with 2 tablespoons espresso.

3.  Top with melted chocolate and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

* Tip:  Melt the chocolate chips by placing in a microwave on medium for 1 minute.  You can also melt them on top of a double boiler over hot water.