Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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 1/2 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.