Description
A delightful twist on traditional tiramisu using lemon for a refreshing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine espresso and coffee liqueur.
- Dip each ladyfinger in the espresso mixture briefly.
- Layer half of the dipped ladyfingers in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste.
- Use fresh espresso for the best flavor.
- Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon Italian Tiramisu