Lemon Tiramisu
Lemon Tiramisu is a no-bake, citrus-infused dessert that layers lemon-soaked ladyfingers with creamy mascarpone filling and fresh zest, offering a bright and refreshing take on the classic Italian treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 24 ladyfinger biscuits
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup limoncello or lemon syrup for soaking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
- Briefly dip ladyfingers into lemon syrup or diluted lemon juice.
- Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish.
- Spread half of the lemon mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Before serving, garnish with additional lemon zest.
Notes
- Use limoncello in the soak for an adult twist.
- Add fresh berries between layers for added texture and flavor.
- Substitute gluten-free ladyfingers for a gluten-free version.
- Let chill overnight for the best structure and flavor meld.
- Swirl in lemon curd to intensify the lemon flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/lemon-tiramisu/