Description
A refreshing twist on the classic tiramisu with layers of creamy mascarpone and zesty lemon, perfect for any gathering or a quiet evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ⅜ cup granulated sugar (90 grams)
- 2 ⅔ tbsp lemon zest
- 1¼ cup lemon juice (70 ml)
- ⅖ cup Limoncello liqueur (100 ml)
- 2 ⅔ cups Mascarpone cheese (420 grams)
- 2 ¾ tbsp lemon zest
- 3 ⅓ tbsp lemon juice (40 ml)
- 3 ⅓ tbsp Limoncello liqueur
- 1 ⅖ cup lemon curd
- 2 ⅓ cups heavy cream (320 ml)
- 1¼ cup powdered sugar (38 grams)
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1⅕ cup lemon curd
Instructions
- In a small pan, combine sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling and the sugar dissolves, remove from heat.
- Stir in the Limoncello liqueur and set aside to cool.
- Beat the Mascarpone cheese with lemon zest, lemon juice, and Limoncello liqueur until smooth.
- Add the lemon curd and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until fluffy.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly in Limoncello syrup and arrange in the bottom of an 11×8-inch pan.
- Spread half of the Limoncello mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Spread ⅓ cup lemon curd on top of the mascarpone layer.
- Repeat with another layer of ladyfingers and mascarpone.
- Pipe any remaining mascarpone around the edges if desired.
- Optionally, garnish with more whipped cream and lemon zest.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, adjust the lemon curd and zest to taste.
- You can also substitute a different citrus liqueur if preferred.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Tiramisu, Dessert, Limoncello, Italian Cuisine, Sweet Treats