Description
A refreshing twist on a classic dessert, this Lemon Tiramisu features layers of zesty lemon curd, creamy mascarpone, and syrup-soaked ladyfingers for a tangy, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (for syrup)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for cream)
- 24 ladyfinger biscuits
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh lemon slices and zest, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 7-9 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter cubes until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface, and refrigerate until cool.
- In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, water, and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture and stir in lemon zest.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly into the cooled lemon syrup (do not oversoak). Arrange a layer in a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers. Spoon a layer of lemon curd over the mascarpone.
- Repeat with another layer of ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and lemon curd.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon slices and zest.
Notes
- Ensure the lemon curd is fully cooled before assembling to avoid melting the cream layers.
- Do not oversoak the ladyfingers to prevent a soggy texture.
- Best when chilled overnight for optimal flavor and texture.
- You can substitute store-bought lemon curd for convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
