A totally healthy version of the Italian dessert Tiramisu, using apples, dates and walnuts served with yoghurt instead of the cream. It is delicious!

Serves 6 

Ingredients  

1 Kg Green apples
5 Large Dates, pitted and chopped
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Walnuts, chopped
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 Cup Yoghurt, plain

Method

Start by washing the apples, then cut them into quarters and take the core out with a small knife. Then place the apples in a large saucepan along with the dates, water and cinnamon.

Cook on a very low heat, stirring them occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes or until the water has mostly evaporated. Remove from the stove, and transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until it’s a smooth consistency.

Scrape the mixture into a bowl and allow to cool.

The Apple-Misu can be made in any small bowl, but we like using a drinking glass to give you the full effect of the layers. Add a big spoonful of the apple mixture to the bottom of the glass, then follow this with a spoonful of yoghurt. Sprinkle on some of the walnuts to form your third layer. Then add another big spoonful of the apple, but this time just add a big dollop of yoghurt to the top and sprinkle it with nuts.

Notes and Tips:

Traditionally Tiramisu was thought to have been made as a “pick-me-up” (the name translates in to this in Italian) because of all the caffeine and cocoa contained in the traditional recipes, so the apple version is definitely a better dessert to be eating before you go to bed!