Maple Tiramisu
No coffee-soaked ladyfingers or slices of poundcake in this light maple dessert. Use ramekins or pretty glasses. Makes 4 servings and can be doubled.
3/4 cup mascarpone
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup granola
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup homemade applesauce
Cinnamon, maple nuts or fresh blackberries for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
Mix mascarpone and syrup. Set aside. In each ramekin or glass, place 4 tablespoons granola. Pour 1 tablespoon melted butter over each granola layer and press down with the back of a spoon. Dollop 1/4 cup applesauce on granola layer. Dollop 4 tablespoons mascarpone on top; sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate at least 4 hours so layers settle. Garnish with cinnamon, maple nuts or fresh blackberries.
