Description
A light, creamy twist on the classic Italian dessert, this Limoncello Tiramisu combines fluffy mascarpone cream, zesty lemon syrup, and delicate ladyfingers for a refreshing, sunshine-filled treat that tastes like the Amalfi Coast in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 24 ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
- 1 cup lemon syrup (made from water, sugar, and lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Prepare a shallow dish with lemon syrup for dipping.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the syrup and arrange in a single layer in your serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
- Dust with powdered sugar and extra lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Do not over-soak ladyfingers, a quick dip is enough.
- Chill thoroughly for the best flavor and texture.
- Add more lemon zest for a stronger citrus kick.
- Can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake layering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Limoncello Tiramisu, Lemon Tiramisu, Italian dessert, no bake, summer dessert, mascarpone dessert