Description
This Lemon Tiramisu is a refreshing and elegant twist on the traditional Italian dessert, featuring creamy mascarpone layered with zesty lemon curd and light ladyfingers. Perfect for any occasion, this no-bake dessert offers a delightful balance of sweetness and citrus, making it an ideal choice after a rich meal or for a sunny summer gathering. With its bright flavor and sophisticated presentation, your guests will be captivated by this delicious treat. Enjoy the ease of preparation—this dessert can be made ahead of time, allowing you to relax and savor the moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) containers mascarpone cheese
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 10 ounces crisp ladyfingers (about 39 larger or 57 smaller ladyfingers)
- 3 (1-inch) strips of lemon peel
- 1/2 cup lemon juice for syrup
- 2/3 cup lemon syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon curd by cooking lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and salt in a non-reactive saucepan until thickened. Strain, then stir in butter and refrigerate.
- Make lemon syrup by boiling sugar, lemon peel strips, and lemon juice together until dissolved; set aside to cool.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, combine mascarpone with lemon zest, fold in whipped cream gradually.
- Assemble by layering soaked ladyfingers with lemon curd and mascarpone mixture in a baking dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg