Cottage Cheese Tiramisu Crepe Roll

If you enjoy blended cottage cheese crepes, this cottage cheese tiramisu crepe roll is a fun and impressive way to turn that idea into a creamy protein dessert. Instead of cooking individual crepes one at a time, this recipe uses one large sheet pan crepe that bakes in the oven, cools, and then gets rolled around a smooth tiramisu-inspired cottage cheese filling. A final dusting of cocoa powder gives it the classic tiramisu look and flavor without making the recipe complicated.

This dessert is soft, creamy, lightly sweet, and full of espresso and cocoa flavor. Cottage cheese is blended into both the crepe batter and the filling, creating a smooth texture while adding protein to each serving. The result is a beautiful rolled dessert that slices neatly and feels special enough for guests, but is still simple enough to make at home.

Why I Love This Crepe Roll

It is protein-packed. Each serving of this cottage cheese tiramisu crepe roll contains 9 grams of protein, making it a satisfying dessert option with a little extra staying power.

It has classic tiramisu flavor. Espresso powder, vanilla, maple syrup, and cocoa powder come together to create a tiramisu-inspired filling that tastes rich and balanced. The flavor is creamy and lightly sweet, with just enough coffee note to make it feel like a true dessert.

It is easier than traditional crepes. Making crepes on the stovetop can be tricky because you have to pour, swirl, flip, and repeat. This recipe skips that process. The crepe batter is blended until smooth, poured onto a prepared baking sheet, and baked in the oven. Once cooled, it is ready to fill and roll.

It looks beautiful when sliced. The rolled crepe creates soft layers of tender crepe and creamy filling. Once topped with cocoa powder, the finished dessert has a simple but elegant presentation.

Ingredient Highlights

• All-purpose flour: All-purpose flour helps create a light, flexible crepe that can be rolled without falling apart.
• 4% cottage cheese: Cottage cheese is used in both the crepe batter and the filling. When blended, it becomes smooth and creamy while adding protein to the dessert.
• Espresso powder: Espresso powder gives the filling its tiramisu-inspired flavor and pairs beautifully with the cocoa powder topping.
• Eggs: Eggs help bind the crepe batter and give the baked crepe enough structure to roll.
• Maple syrup: Maple syrup adds natural sweetness to both the crepe and the filling without overpowering the espresso and cocoa flavors.
• Heavy cream: Whipped heavy cream is folded into the blended cottage cheese mixture to create a light, smooth filling.
• Cocoa powder: A dusting of cocoa powder finishes the roll and gives it the familiar tiramisu-style appearance.

See the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and exact amounts.

Helpful Tool

High-Speed Blender

A high-speed blender is useful for this recipe because it helps make the cottage cheese completely smooth for both the crepe batter and the tiramisu filling.

Top Tip for Making a Crepe Roll

The most important tip for this cottage cheese tiramisu crepe roll is to line the baking sheet with parchment paper and spray both the parchment paper and the sides of the baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

This step helps the baked crepe release cleanly from the pan and from the parchment paper. Because the crepe is baked as one large sheet, sticking can make it difficult to roll neatly. Properly preparing the pan keeps the edges and corners intact and makes assembly much easier.

After baking, let the crepe cool for a few minutes, then chill it before spreading on the filling. A cooled crepe is easier to handle, less likely to tear, and better suited for rolling.

Try It

Blended Cottage Cheese Crepes

If you like the idea of cottage cheese crepes, this rolled tiramisu version is a delicious dessert variation.

Storage

Store leftover cottage cheese tiramisu crepe roll in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the cleanest slices, keep it chilled until you are ready to serve. If adding extra cocoa powder before serving, sift it over the top just before slicing.

More Favorite Protein Desserts

• Protein Carrot Cake Roll
• Protein Monster Cookie Dough
• Small Batch Protein Cinnamon Rolls
• Cottage Cheese Pistachio Cheesecake Cups
• Protein S’mores Brownies

Cottage Cheese Tiramisu Crepe Roll Recipe

This cottage cheese tiramisu crepe roll has a soft baked crepe, a creamy espresso cottage cheese filling, and a cocoa powder topping. It makes 8 servings, with 9 grams of protein per serving.

By:
Emily Richter

Prep:
30 mins

Cook:
15 mins

Total:
45 mins

Servings:
8

Ingredients

Crepe

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup 4% cottage cheese
• ½ cup water
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Filling

• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup 4% cottage cheese
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder

Topping

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a standard 12×18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray the parchment paper and the sides of the pan with nonstick cooking spray. Do not skip this step.
• Add all crepe ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until the batter is completely smooth.
• Pour the crepe batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly.
• Bake at 350℉ for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and then refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Prepare the filling by adding the cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and espresso powder to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
• Add the heavy cream to a large bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold the blended cottage cheese mixture into the whipped cream until combined.
• Place the cooled crepe on a large cutting board. Spread the filling over the crepe, leaving about 3 inches uncovered at the far end.
• Roll the crepe away from you toward the uncovered end, keeping the roll as even as possible.
• Sift cocoa powder over the top, slice, and serve chilled.

Tips & Notes

• For the best results, both line and spray the sheet pan so the crepe releases cleanly and stays intact when removed from the pan.
• Chilling the crepe before filling makes it easier to handle and roll.

Nutrition

Calories: 211 kcal,
Carbohydrates: 17 g,
Protein: 9 g,
Fat: 12 g,
Fiber: 1 g,
Sugar: 9 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.