Pancake Tiramisu (Low-Carb Dessert)

Looking for an easy sweets that fits your low carb tiramisu routine? This pancake tiramisu is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 4 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Time: 15 minutes prep, 5 minutes cook
• Servings: 4
• Carbs: 4 g per serving
• Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 40 g blanched ground almonds
• 140 g mascarpone
• 140 g heavy cream
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 eggs
• 65 g xylitol
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Blend 2 eggs, ground almonds, 20 g xylitol and 1/2 tsp baking powder for 30 seconds; let the batter rest 3–5 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet, add 3 dollops of batter to make 3 small pancakes (about 6 cm diameter) and cook both sides; repeat with the remaining batter. Let the finished pancakes cool.
3. Whip the cream until stiff. Whisk 2 egg yolks with 45 g xylitol, add the mascarpone and keep stirring; finally fold in the whipped cream carefully.
4. Break the pancakes into pieces and layer in 4 dessert glasses alternating with the cream. Dust with cocoa.

Tips & Variations

Make it ahead — it tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge. The dessert highlight!

Nutrition & Health Benefits

This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 4 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recipe really low-carb?

Yes. Pancake Tiramisu contains just 4 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.

Can I meal-prep this recipe?

Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.

How many servings does this make?

This recipe makes 4.

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