BANANA CREAM TIRAMISU

BANANA CREAM TIRAMISU image

Yield 6 Fingers

Number Of Ingredients 7

9- by 5-inch (2 L) loaf pan, lined with waxed paper
12 giant ladyfinger biscuits
3 tbsp pure maple syrup, divided
1 cup lower-fat non-dairy whipped topping
1 cup prepared fat-free chocolate pudding, made with 1% milk
1 large banana
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

1. Arrange 6 ladyfingers in a single layer across the bottom of prepared loaf pan. Drizzle evenly with 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the maple syrup. 2. In a medium bowl, fold whipped topping into chocolate pudding. 3. Slice 2/3 banana and arrange in single layer over the ladyfingers. Spoon ½ of the pudding mixture over the banana and spread evenly. Wrap the remaining banana and set aside. 4. Arrange the remaining 6 ladyfingers in single layer over the pudding and drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup over the ladyfingers. Dollop (or pipe) the rest of the pudding mixture onto the ladyfingers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or for up to 1 day. 5. Just before serving, slice the remaining banana and arrange decoratively down the center of tiramisu. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.