Description
Silky layers of lemon tiramisu invite summer’s sweet embrace with a zesty Italian-inspired dessert. Mascarpone cream and limoncello-soaked ladyfingers create a refreshing twist that melts deliciously on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) mascarpone
- 3 eggs, separated
- 12 ladyfingers
- 4 lemons
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) limoncello
- 150 milliliters (5 fluid ounces) whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons lemon curd
Sweeteners and Enhancers:
- 70 grams (2.5 ounces) sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Carefully extract aromatic zest and vibrant juice from fresh lemons.
- Create a silky base by blending mascarpone cheese with rich egg yolks, delicate sugar, and half of the extracted lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Whip egg whites into glossy, stiff peaks using a precise folding technique to maintain their airy structure, then gently incorporate into the mascarpone mixture.
- Combine the remaining lemon juice with fragrant limoncello in a shallow dish, then swiftly dip ladyfingers to prevent oversaturation.
- Construct elegant layers by alternating soaked ladyfingers with creamy mascarpone filling, generously sprinkling lemon zest between each tier.
- Whip heavy cream with pure vanilla extract until soft peaks form, then spread evenly across the top of the dessert.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly. For optimal results, prepare the evening before serving.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels to suit personal taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat mascarpone with low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt.
- Make this dessert gluten-free by using gluten-free ladyfingers or almond flour sponge cake.
- Enhance the lemon flavor by adding extra zest or a splash of lemon extract for more intense citrus notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg