Description
A bright and creamy twist on the classic tiramisu, featuring layers of lemon syrup, lemon curd, and mascarpone.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ cup water
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- 7 egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into half-inch pieces
- 1 ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup lemon syrup (from recipe above)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (7 oz) package savoiardi ladyfingers (about 24)
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon syrup by combining lemon juice, zest, and sugar in a saucepan, simmer until dissolved.
- Chill the cream and beat until soft peaks form.
- Blend mascarpone with sugar and lemon curd until smooth.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly in lemon syrup and layer in a dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone over them.
- Repeat layers and refrigerate for at least four hours.
Notes
Cool the lemon syrup and curd fully before mixing with mascarpone. Use cold heavy cream and a chilled bowl for better whipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon, Tiramisu, Dessert, Italian, Citrus