Description
Indulge in the bright, zesty flavors of Lemon Tiramisu, a refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert. This delightful treat layers creamy mascarpone cheese with luscious lemon curd and ladyfingers soaked in a vibrant lemon syrup. Perfect for any occasion, this no-bake dessert is not only easy to prepare but also gets better when chilled overnight, intensifying its citrusy goodness. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a light summer dessert, this Lemon Tiramisu will impress with its elegant presentation and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 (1-inch) strips of lemon peel
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2/3 cup lemon-flavored syrup (use fruit juice instead of liqueur)
- 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)
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon curd by combining lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and butter in a saucepan. Cook until thickened, then strain and chill.
- Make the lemon syrup by boiling sugar with lemon peel and juice until dissolved; cool before using.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into the mascarpone mixed with lemon zest.
- Assemble by layering soaked ladyfingers, lemon curd, and mascarpone mixture in a baking dish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg