Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining creamy mascarpone with zesty lemon and delicate Savoiardi biscuits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 ml thickened cream (1 ¼ cups)
- 500 g mascarpone (1.1 lb)
- ⅓ cup caster sugar (66 g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 28 Savoiardi biscuits (ladyfingers)
- ⅓ cup Limoncello
- 1 cup lemon curd (250 ml)
Instructions
- Beat the cream with an electric beater until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla until thickened.
- Gently mix in the lemon zest.
- Fold in ⅓ of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. Repeat until fully combined.
- Combine the Limoncello and 2 tablespoons of water. Quickly dip each Savoiardi biscuit and layer them in a 9-inch square tin.
- Top with half of the mascarpone mixture, then spread half of the lemon curd over it.
- Add another layer of Savoiardi biscuits, followed by the remaining lemon curd.
- Pipe or spread the rest of the mascarpone mixture over the top.
- Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight before serving. For neat slices, freeze for 45-60 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with lemon slice quarters or zest if desired before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon tiramisu, Italian dessert, refreshing dessert, citrus dessert, mascarpone