Description
A refreshing no-bake tart featuring a creamy mascarpone filling infused with limoncello liqueur and fresh lemon, all nestled in a graham cracker crust. This elegant dessert is both light and indulgent, perfect for warm weather entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup limoncello liqueur
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh berries and mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
- Fold in limoncello until just combined.
- Spread filling evenly into graham cracker crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Garnish with fresh berries and mint before serving.
Notes
- Let mascarpone and cream come to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Do not overmix after adding whipped cream to maintain airy texture.
- For non-alcoholic version, substitute limoncello with additional lemon juice and zest.
- Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg