Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of lemon with this delightful twist on a classic tiramisu. Layers of tangy lemon curd, fluffy mascarpone cream, and soaked ladyfingers make this dessert a perfect balance of sweet and zesty.
Ingredients
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Lemon Curd:
- 1 ½ cups lemon juice
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Syrup:
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 3 (1-inch) strips of lemon peel
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2/3 cup limoncello liqueur
Mascarpone Layer:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 24 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 10 ounces crisp ladyfingers
Instructions
- Make Lemon Curd: Combine lemon juice, sugar, eggs, yolks, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla, then chill.
- Prepare Lemon Syrup: Simmer sugar, lemon peel, and juice until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, stir in limoncello, and cool.
- Whip Mascarpone Layer: Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in mascarpone and lemon zest.
- Assemble Tiramisu: Dip ladyfingers in lemon syrup, layer with lemon curd and mascarpone mixture.
- Chill: Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sugar in the lemon curd based on personal preference.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest in the mascarpone layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg