Lemon Tiramisu : Refreshing & Creamy Italian Dessert
Lemon Tiramisu is a refreshing and creamy Italian dessert that infuses the classic tiramisu with bright lemon flavor. It's a no-bake masterpiece featuring layers of luscious mascarpone cream and delicate ladyfingers soaked in zesty lemon syrup, making it a perfect summer treat.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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24 oz Mascarpone Cheese, chilled
2 cups Heavy Cream, cold
1 cup Granulated Sugar, divided
½ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 packages Ladyfingers (about 48 ladyfingers)
½ cup Water
Powdered Sugar, for dusting (optional)
Fresh Berries or Mint, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup water and ½ cup of the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice. Let cool
- Make the Mascarpone Cream: In a large bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining ½ cup of granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks develop. In another bowl, whisk the chilled mascarpone cheese until smooth. Fold in lemon zest and vanilla extract
- Combine the Creams: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture in two additions
- Assemble the First Layer: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled lemon syrup, then arrange a layer in a 9×13 inch baking dish
- Add Cream and Repeat: Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream
- Chill: Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight
- Garnish and Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries, lemon slices, or mint before serving
Notes
Use only cold ingredients to ensure better whipping of cream.
Do not over-soak the ladyfingers.
Make it a day in advance for best results.