Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert combining the citrusy zing of lemon with the beloved coffee flavor for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g of mascarpone cheese
- 3 eggs (separated into yolks and whites)
- 100 g of sugar
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- 200 ml of water
- 150 g of ladyfinger biscuits
- 3 tablespoons of limoncello (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of sugar for the syrup
- Lemon zest and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon syrup: Heat the water with the sugar and the juice of the lemons. Let it cool, then add the limoncello if you wish.
- Make the cream: Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale, then add the mascarpone cheese and the lemon zest.
- Whip the egg whites: Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the cream mixture.
- Assemble the tiramisu: Dip the ladyfinger biscuits into the syrup and layer them with the cream mixture in a dish. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Chill and enjoy: Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes before serving it cold.
Notes
Serve chilled and consider topping with extra lemon zest and fresh mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Tiramisu, Italian Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, Citrus Dessert