Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Italian tiramisu, this lemon version features layers of zesty lemon mascarpone cream, delicate ladyfingers soaked in lemon syrup, and a light dusting of lemon zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup strong lemon-flavored tea (or lemon syrup)
- 24 ladyfinger biscuits
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Fresh mint or extra lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a shallow dish, combine the lemon tea (or lemon syrup) with a bit more lemon zest or juice, if desired.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the lemon syrup (do not soak them completely). Place the dipped ladyfingers in a single layer in the bottom of a serving dish or individual cups.
- Spread a layer of the lemon mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
- Cover and refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh mint or extra lemon zest for an added burst of flavor.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, you can add a tablespoon of lemon curd to the mascarpone cream mixture.
- If you’d prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can soak the ladyfingers in lemon syrup or lemon tea instead of any liquor-based syrup.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead, as it gets even better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg