Description
A light and refreshing lemon tiramisu made with layers of creamy mascarpone filling, zesty lemon flavor, and soft ladyfingers, perfect for a no-bake summer dessert.
Ingredients
- 200g ladyfinger biscuits
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- 1/2 cup milk or diluted lemon syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the soaking mixture by combining milk or lemon syrup with a bit of lemon juice.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the lemon mixture and arrange in a dish to form the base layer.
- Spread a layer of mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- Add a thin layer of lemon curd.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours or overnight until set.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Do not soak ladyfingers too long to prevent sogginess.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Add fresh berries for extra freshness.
- Dust with powdered sugar or add white chocolate shavings before serving.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
