Description
Lemon Tiramisu is a refreshing and creamy Italian dessert that combines the zestiness of lemon with the richness of mascarpone cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- cold
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 package (200–250g) ladyfinger cookies (Savoiardi)
- Extra lemon zest or candied lemon slices
- for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, water, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, blend the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the lemon syrup briefly, then layer them in a serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra lemon zest or candied lemon slices.
Notes
For added flavor, use the zest of organic lemons to ensure there are no pesticides. You can substitute ladyfingers with sponge cake if preferred.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Lemon Tiramisu, Italian dessert, refreshing dessert, creamy dessert, lemon dessert