Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert Tiramisu, this Lemon Tiramisu combines creamy mascarpone and zesty lemon curd with airy ladyfingers for a delightful summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 ml thickened cream (1 ¼ cups)
- 500 g mascarpone (1.1 lb)
- ⅓ cup caster sugar (66 g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 28 Savoiardi biscuits
- ⅓ cup Limoncello (80 ml)
- 1 cup lemon curd (250 ml)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the chilled cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a separate large bowl, combine the mascarpone, caster sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until thick (2-3 minutes).
- Gently fold in the lemon zest.
- Add one-third of the whipped cream to the mascarpone mixture and fold gently. Repeat until fully combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the Limoncello with 2 tablespoons of water.
- Quickly dip each Savoiardi into the Limoncello mixture and lay them in a 9-inch square tin.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, followed by half of the lemon curd.
- Add a second layer of dipped ladyfingers, then spread the remaining lemon curd on top.
- Top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, sprinkle with lemon zest or garnish with lemon slices.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. This dessert is great to make ahead of time, and flavors improve when allowed to rest.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg