Description
Indulge in a refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert with our Lemon Tiramisu. This creamy delight combines the brightness of lemon with the lusciousness of mascarpone, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- cold
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 package (200–250g) ladyfinger cookies (Savoiardi)
- Extra lemon zest or candied lemon slices
- for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, water, and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled lemon syrup, being careful not to soak them. Arrange a layer of ladyfingers in the dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, garnish with extra lemon zest or candied lemon slices.
Notes
For best results, prepare this dessert a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld together. Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar as per taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Lemon Tiramisu, Italian dessert, creamy dessert, lemon dessert, no bake dessert