Description
A refreshing twist on classic tiramisu, this lemon tiramisu combines zesty lemon flavors with creamy mascarpone for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (134g)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest (6g, about 1 lemon)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice (80mL, fresh squeezed)
- Pinch salt
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (85g, room temperature, chopped)
- 3/4 cup lemon juice (180mL, fresh squeezed, from about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 cup water (240mL)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/4 cup limoncello (60mL, optional)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese (226g, room temperature)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest (6g)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (360mL)
- 1 package Lady Fingers (7 oz package, about 24 lady fingers, Savoiardi brand)
- White chocolate (grated on top, as garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemons. Set the zest and juice aside for later use.
- In a small saucepan, add water and bring to a simmer. Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
- Place this bowl over the water and cook, whisking constantly, for about 7-10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in unsalted butter until melted and smooth.
- Transfer the lemon curd into a new bowl and refrigerate.
- In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until dissolved. Allow boiling for 5 minutes, then cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone with lemon zest and gradually mix in heavy cream until medium to stiff peaks form.
- Quickly dip each lady finger in the lemon syrup and line them in the pan.
- Spread half of the whipped mascarpone over the lady fingers. Spoon lemon curd over the mascarpone layer, then layer with dipped lady fingers and remaining mascarpone.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When serving, slice into squares and garnish with grated white chocolate or lemon zest.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Allow the dessert to chill adequately for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg