Description
This Limoncello Tiramisu is a bright, creamy twist on the classic Italian dessert—no coffee, no cocoa, just lemony layers and mascarpone bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20–24 ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
- 1/2 cup Limoncello
- 1/4 cup water or lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese (chilled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Optional garnish: lemon curls, white chocolate, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk mascarpone, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
- Mix Limoncello with water or lemon juice in a shallow dish.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly (1 second per side) into the mixture.
- Layer dipped ladyfingers in a dish, followed by half of the mascarpone mixture.
- Repeat with a second layer of soaked ladyfingers and remaining mascarpone.
- Smooth the top and cover.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Garnish with lemon curls, powdered sugar, or white chocolate before serving.
Notes
Make this recipe alcohol-free by using a lemon simple syrup instead of Limoncello.
For individual servings, layer in jars or ramekins.
Letting it chill overnight intensifies the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 30g (18g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 5g