Low Fat Bolo de Bolacha
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Fat Bolo de Bolacha, a lighter twist on the beloved Portuguese dessert. Layers of coffee-soaked Maria biscuits are elegantly combined with a creamy mixture of low-fat yogurt, reduced-fat cream cheese, honey, and vanilla for a delicately sweet and aromatic treat. Perfect for those seeking a healthier alternative, this dessert is quick to prepare—just 30 minutes of assembly—and requires no baking. After chilling, the final touch of dark cocoa powder and optional almond slivers adds a hint of richness and crunch. Ideal for serving at dinner parties or enjoying as an everyday indulgence, this low-fat treat promises all the flavor with less guilt. Keywords: low fat dessert, healthy Portuguese recipes, Bolo de Bolacha, no-bake desserts, layered coffee biscuits.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Low-fat yogurt
- 150 grams Reduced-fat cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Instant coffee
- 125 ml Warm water
- 250 grams Maria biscuits (or low-fat digestive biscuits)
- 1 tablespoon Dark cocoa powder, for dusting
- 20 grams Almond slivers (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the coffee mixture. Dissolve the instant coffee in warm water in a shallow dish and set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the low-fat yogurt, reduced-fat cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. You may use an electric mixer to achieve a better consistency.
Select a suitable serving dish, ideally a rectangular or square dish that can be placed in the refrigerator.
Dip each biscuit quickly into the coffee mixture and arrange them as a single layer at the bottom of the dish. Ensure they are evenly spaced to form a complete layer.
Spread a layer of the yogurt and cream cheese mixture over the biscuits, using a spatula to make it even and smooth.
Repeat the process, creating alternating layers of coffee-dipped biscuits and yogurt mixture until you've used all the ingredients, finishing with a yogurt layer on top.
Chill the assembled Bolo de Bolacha in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together and the dessert to firm up.
Once set, dust the top with dark cocoa powder using a fine sieve for an even coating.
Optionally, sprinkle almond slivers on top for a decorative and crunchy finish.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy the taste of this low-fat version of the classic Portuguese dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.2 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.9 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 1946 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300.8 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 149.8 g | ||
| Protein | 64.4 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.4 mcg | 37% | |
| Calcium | 1350 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2352 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
