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Lemon Tiramisu

A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, this Lemon Tiramisu is light, creamy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor.

  • Total Time: 360 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

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 (or lemon juice)
  • 1 cup lemon curd (250 ml)

Instructions

  1. Beat the cream with an electric beater until it reaches a soft peak stage.
  2. Beat the mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla together until the mixture thickens and reaches a soft peak stage.
  3. Gently mix in the lemon zest with a spatula.
  4. Fold ⅓ of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture gently, ensuring to retain the air. Repeat two more times.
  5. Combine the Limoncello and 2 tablespoons of water. Quickly dip each Savoiardi biscuit into the liquid, ensuring not to soak them.
  6. Lay them side by side in a 9-inch square tin, about 14 in the first layer, pressing down lightly.
  7. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the cookies evenly.
  8. Spread half of the lemon curd over the mascarpone cream.
  9. Add another layer of Savoiardi biscuits, then spread the remaining lemon curd over the top.
  10. Pipe or spread the remaining mascarpone mixture over the lemon curd.
  11. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight before serving.
  12. Garnish with lemon slice quarters or zest before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For neat slices, freeze for 45-60 minutes before slicing.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: lemon tiramisu, Italian dessert, no-bake dessert