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Easy Limoncello Tiramisu Italian Recipe

Easy Limoncello Tiramisu Italian Recipe for a Zesty Twist

Easy Limoncello Tiramisu delivers a zesty twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring lemon mascarpone and Limoncello-soaked ladyfingers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Filling
  • 16 oz Mascarpone Cheese This rich cheese forms the luscious base for your tiramisu.
  • 8 oz Whipping Cream Ensure it's heavy and fresh.
  • 1.25 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens the mascarpone and stabilizes the filling.
For the Lemon Flavor
  • Fresh Lemons Adds zesty flavor for the filling and garnish.
  • 8 oz Lemon Curd Store-bought is convenient, but homemade is better.
For Assembly
  • 6 tbsp Limoncello Choose a quality brand like Pallini for the best flavor.
  • 7 oz Ladyfinger Cookies Use hard ladyfingers to avoid sogginess.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • shallow dish
  • Casserole dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Zest one lemon with a microplane, then juice it and measure out 2-3 tablespoons; set both the zest and juice aside.
  2. Beat 16 oz of mascarpone cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth, then gradually add 8 oz of heavy whipping cream and mix until fluffy.
  3. Gently fold in the reserved lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1¼ cups of powdered sugar into the mascarpone mixture.
  4. Soak half of the 7 oz package of ladyfinger cookies in 6 tablespoons of Limoncello briefly, then arrange them in a single layer in a 9x9 casserole dish.
  5. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers to form the first layer.
  6. Spoon 8 oz of lemon curd evenly over the mascarpone layer.
  7. Repeat the layering process with the remaining ladyfingers and finish with the last layer of mascarpone mixture.
  8. Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 hours.
  9. Before serving, sprinkle powdered sugar on top and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Zest your lemons before juicing for maximum flavor. Soak ladyfingers quickly to avoid sogginess. Chill overnight for best flavor.

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