Lemon Tiramisu Recipe: A Refreshingly Easy Twist on Tradition
This Lemon Tiramisu Recipe combines the classic Italian dessert with a bright lemon flavor for a refreshing and easy twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 package ladyfingers
- 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 2 tablespoons lemon liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso and layer them in the bottom of a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase lemon zest in the filling.
- Try adding a bit of lemon curd on top for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon, Tiramisu, Dessert, Easy Recipe