Description
A delightful twist on classic Tiramisu with bright lemon flavor, creamy texture, and invigorating coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Limoncello liqueur
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the Limoncello into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee and then into the Limoncello, making sure not to soak them too long.
- In a 9×9 inch dish, arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers on the bottom.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Sprinkle half of the lemon zest on top.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and lemon zest.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint.
Notes
Best enjoyed within the first couple of days for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: tiramisu, limoncello, dessert, Italian dessert, lemon dessert