Description
Silky lemon tiramisu marries Italian classic with zesty citrus charm. Creamy mascarpone layers and limoncello-soaked ladyfingers create an irresistible dessert you’ll savor to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- 16 oz (454 g) mascarpone cheese
- 1 package (7 oz/198 g) savoiardi ladyfingers
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ⅓ cups (320 ml) heavy cream
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup (120 ml) lemon syrup
- ½ cup (120 ml) lemon juice
- 6 tbsps lemon zest
- 5 tbsps (70 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Lemon Syrup Preparation: Simmer sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Reduce liquid slightly, then chill completely in a shallow bowl.
- Lemon Curd Creation: Whisk egg yolks, whole egg, and sugar in a saucepan. Add lemon juice, zest, salt, and butter. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and refrigerate to cool.
- Mascarpone Filling Development: Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. In a separate bowl, blend mascarpone cheese, sugar, lemon syrup, and vanilla. Gently fold whipped cream into the mixture until smooth and uniform.
- Tiramisu Assembly: Quickly dip ladyfingers into chilled lemon syrup, ensuring light moisture. Create the first layer by arranging soaked ladyfingers evenly across the bottom of an 8-inch dish. Spread half the lemon curd, followed by a layer of mascarpone filling.
- Final Layering: Add another set of syrup-moistened ladyfingers. Top with remaining lemon curd and mascarpone filling. Use a piping bag to create an elegant final layer, ensuring smooth and even coverage.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 6 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly. Serve chilled for a refreshing and luxurious dessert experience.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Ladyfingers: Quickly dip ladyfingers in lemon syrup, avoiding over-soaking to maintain their delicate texture and prevent a mushy dessert.
- Smooth Lemon Curd Technique: Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any egg bits, ensuring a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Whipping Cream Success: Achieve stiff peaks by chilling the mixing bowl and whisk beforehand, creating a more stable and voluminous whipped cream.
- Flavor Melding Magic: Allow minimum 6-hour refrigeration to let the layers blend and develop a rich, harmonious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg