Description
A refreshing twist on classic tiramisu, featuring layers of creamy mascarpone and zesty lemon flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ cup water
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- 7 egg yolks + 1 whole egg
- ½ cup lemon juice (for cream)
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest (for cream)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for cream)
- ½ cup lemon syrup (from above)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (7 oz) package savoiardi ladyfingers (about 24)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Syrup: In a saucepan, combine ¾ cup lemon juice, ¾ cup water, and 1 ¼ cups sugar. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves entirely. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Make the Lemon Curd: In another saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons lemon zest, 7 egg yolks, and 1 whole egg with ½ cup sugar and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Whisk well until smooth. Gradually add the cooled lemon syrup while whisking continuously. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Incorporate the Butter: Once thick, remove from heat and add in 5 tablespoons cut-up unsalted butter, whisking until entirely melted and smooth. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream: Chill your mixing bowl and beaters, then pour 1 ⅓ cups heavy cream and beat until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, blend 16 ounces mascarpone cheese and ¾ cup sugar until creamy. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Layer the Tiramisu: Dip each ladyfinger quickly in the lemon syrup and lay them in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone cream.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes, preferably overnight.
Notes
Perfect for preparing a day ahead; the longer it sits, the better it tastes. Avoid overbeating the cream to maintain a light texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Lemon Tiramisu, Italian dessert, summer dessert, mascarpone