Description
A refreshing twist on classic tiramisu with zesty lemon and creamy mascarpone, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5–6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup limoncello (or lemon-flavored water for a non-alcoholic version)
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp limoncello (or lemon-flavored water)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 24–30 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- Extra lemon zest for garnish
- Thin lemon slices (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Lemon Syrup: In a small pot, mix fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and half of the limoncello (or lemon-flavored water). Heat over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Make the Mascarpone Cream: In a large bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and heavy cream. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, the rest of the limoncello (or lemon-flavored water), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fluffy and well-combined.
- Assemble Tiramisu: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the lemon syrup, making sure they don’t soak too long. In a rectangular dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. Repeat this process with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 360 minutes, or overnight, to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Before serving, sprinkle extra lemon zest on top. Add thin lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish.
Notes
Best served chilled; can be made one day in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tiramisu, lemon dessert, Italian dessert, citrus dessert, refreshing dessert