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Lemon Tiramisu

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This Lemon Tiramisu is a fresh and zesty take on the traditional coffee-flavored classic. Made with layers of lemon-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and whipped cream, it’s bursting with citrus flavor and comes together with no baking required. It’s light, tangy, and totally irresistible!

Ingredients

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For the Lemon Soak:

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)

  • ¼ cup water

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • Zest of 1 lemon

For the Cream Layer:

  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Zest of 1 lemon

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 package ladyfinger cookies (about 24 pieces)

  • Extra lemon zest or thin lemon slices, for garnish

  • Optional: white chocolate shavings or crushed shortbread cookies on top

Instructions

  1. Make the Lemon Soak:
    In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, water, sugar, and lemon zest. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool completely.

  2. Make the Cream Layer:
    In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, whisk together mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Gently fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until combined.

  3. Assemble the Tiramisu:
    Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled lemon soak (don’t let them get too soggy) and place in a single layer in a 9×9-inch dish or similar.
    Spread half of the lemon mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
    Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream.

  4. Chill & Serve:
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set.
    Garnish with lemon zest, lemon slices, or white chocolate before serving.

Notes

  • Use limoncello instead of lemon juice for a boozy twist.

  • Mascarpone can be substituted with cream cheese for a tangier taste.

  • Can be made 1–2 days in advance – flavors only get better!

 

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/lemon-tiramisu/