Valentine's Day

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day (for all those men out there who didn't realize what the date was). It's a time of indulgence in love and of course food, but just because we like to indulge in a romantic meal and show our love for one another with gifts and the traditional chocolate desserts doesn't mean they have to add to our waistline. As I was searching around for some easy recipes that I could make for myself and my fiancee, I stumbled across a healthy eating website (not like they aren't hard to come across), this website had a special section on Valentine's Day food.         
As I was looking at the desserts I found this amazing Baby Tiramasu recipe that I thought I would share, it's healthy and looks just a "tad bit" delicious and romantic as you can share and indulge with the one you love. Here's the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese, (4 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 ladyfingers, (about 1 3/4 ounces)
• 4 tablespoons brewed espresso, or strong coffee, divided
• 2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)

Preparation

1. Combine ricotta, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
2. Place 6 ladyfingers in a 9-by-5-inch (or similar size) loaf pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee). Spread the ricotta mixture over the ladyfingers. Place another layer of ladyfingers over the ricotta and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons espresso (or coffee). Drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Tips & Notes

• Tip: To melt chocolate: Microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

Nutrition

Per serving: 107 calories; 2 g fat ( 1 g sat , 0 g mono ); 3 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 0 g fiber; 125 mg sodium; 29 mg potassium.
Carbohydrate Servings: 1
Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (other), 1/2 fat

For more recipes go to http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_valentines_day_recipes

-Erin