Lemon Tiramisu W/ Lemon Curd
Lemon Tiramisu with Lemon Curd is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert, blending creamy mascarpone and zesty lemon curd between light, airy ladyfingers soaked in lemon syrup. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make treat will brighten your day and delight your taste buds with every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ladyfingers
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- Zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon syrup by mixing the fresh lemon juice with 2 tablespoons of sugar until dissolved.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the lemon syrup and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of a serving dish.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, lemon curd, and lemon zest until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of soaked ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving. Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg