Description
A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, this Lemon Tiramisu combines the creamy richness of mascarpone with the zesty freshness of lemon, creating a refreshing and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 eggs
- 250 g of mascarpone cheese
- 100 g of sugar
- 200 ml of whipping cream
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 200 ml of strong coffee
- 2 tablespoons lemon liqueur (limoncello) (optional)
- Ladyfingers biscuits
- Cocoa powder for sprinkling
- Thin slices of lemon for decoration
Instructions
- In a bowl, separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and pale.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and lemon zest to the yolk and sugar mixture. Mix until you achieve a smooth and uniform consistency.
- In another bowl, whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone and egg yolk mixture using soft and enveloping movements.
- Incorporate the lemon juice and lemon liqueur (if using) into the mixture. Mix well to ensure the flavors meld.
- In a deep plate, combine the strong coffee with a hint of lemon zest.
- Lightly dip the ladyfingers into the brewed coffee and arrange them at the bottom of a serving dish.
- Pour a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the process, alternating layers of soaked ladyfingers and layers of mascarpone mixture until you exhaust your ingredients. Finish with a final layer of the mascarpone mixture on top.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for a minimum of 4 hours, or even better, overnight. This allows the flavors to harmonize and the dessert to set beautifully.
- Just before serving, dust the top layer with cocoa powder and garnish with delicate slices of lemon.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the lemon liqueur.
- Ensure the coffee is cooled before dipping the ladyfingers to prevent them from becoming too soggy.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste for a more or less zesty flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Lemon Tiramisu, Italian Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, Lemon Dessert