Limoncello Tiramisu
Limoncello Tiramisu is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining zesty lemon flavors with creamy mascarpone for a bright and delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Limoncello liqueur
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (7 oz) ladyfinger cookies
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Fresh lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and creamy.
- Fold mascarpone cheese into the egg mixture until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Pour limoncello into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the limoncello, making sure not to soak them.
- Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of your serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Sprinkle half of the lemon zest over the cream layer.
- Repeat with another layer of limoncello-soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Top with the remaining lemon zest and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves before serving, if desired.
Notes
For an extra lemony kick, drizzle a little limoncello over the top layer before serving or substitute limoncello with lemon juice mixed with simple syrup for a non-alcoholic version.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/limoncello-tiramisu/