Tropical Tiramisu in Costa Rica! Simple no-bake recipe.

mascarpone cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and still creamy.

rum

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Coconut water adds tropical flavor without alcohol.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lighter, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

ladyfingers

🥗Healthier: sponge cake

💰Cheaper: pound cake

Sponge cake is lighter, and pound cake is more economical.

Cut off the ends of the papaya and trim it lengthwise.

Scoop out the seeds of the papaya and preserve the fruit.

Scoop out the meat of the papaya and place it into a bowl.

Use a fork to pulverize the papaya.

Make whipped cream by mixing heavy cream and powdered sugar until fluffy.

Add the papaya puree to the whipped cream, folding it in gently.

Peel the chiquita bananas and slice them lengthwise.

Layer sliced bananas over the base of ladyfingers in a pan.

Spread papaya cream over the bananas and ladyfingers in dollops.

Repeat the layering with ladyfingers and more banana on top.

Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

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