Description
Silky lemon tiramisu brings Italian dessert magic to a citrusy wonderland. Creamy mascarpone layers dance with zesty lemon, creating a refreshing twist that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) mascarpone cheese
- 25 ladyfinger cookies
- 5 large eggs
- 10 tablespoons (141 grams) salted butter, room temperature
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar (lemon curd)
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar (lemon syrup)
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) granulated sugar (mascarpone cream)
Citrus and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (296 milliliters) fresh lemon juice (lemon curd)
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) fresh lemon juice (lemon syrup)
- 1 tablespoon (6 grams) lemon zest (lemon curd)
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) lemon zest (lemon syrup)
- 1 tablespoon (6 grams) lemon zest (mascarpone cream)
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) water
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract (lemon curd)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract (mascarpone cream)
- Candied lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Create a zesty lemon syrup by combining cooled liquid with citrus essence, ensuring a vibrant flavor profile for the ladyfingers.
- Delicately submerge ladyfingers into the prepared syrup, allowing them to absorb the liquid without becoming soggy. Carefully arrange the cookies to completely cover the bottom of the baking dish, trimming edges if necessary to create a seamless base.
- Craft a luxurious cream mixture, blending creamy elements with bright lemon notes. Gently spread half of the cream over the initial ladyfinger layer, creating a smooth, even surface.
- Drizzle a generous layer of tangy lemon curd over the cream, using approximately ½-⅔ cup to enhance the citrusy character of the dessert.
- Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers, dipping them in the syrup and arranging them meticulously to form a complete cookie layer.
- Crown the dessert with the remaining cream, spreading it carefully to achieve a perfectly smooth finish.
- Add a final flourish of lemon curd, distributing ½-⅔ cup across the top of the cream layer.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the dessert to set to a perfect, creamy consistency.
- Serve chilled, revealing a stunning layered dessert that balances sweet, tangy, and creamy elements.
Notes
- Quickly dip ladyfingers in cooled syrup to prevent sogginess and ensure a perfect texture.
- Carefully cut cookies to fit the baking dish, creating an even and visually appealing base layer.
- Layer cream and lemon curd methodically for a balanced distribution of flavors and creamy texture.
- Use a smooth, gentle motion when spreading layers to create an elegant, professional-looking dessert.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and achieve the ideal firm, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 60 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg