Limoncello Tiramisu
A refreshing twist on a classic Italian tiramisu featuring zesty lemon flavor and velvety mascarpone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 savoiardi biscuits (ladyfinger biscuits)
- 1 large organic lemon (zest and juice)
- 2–3 squares grated white chocolate for garnish
- 17.5oz / 500g mascarpone cheese (preferably at room temperature)
- 4 organic eggs
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons limoncello
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup limoncello plus 2 tablespoons (for soaking)
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (for milk mixture)
Instructions
- Zest and squeeze the lemon, setting zest and juice aside.
- Combine mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl and mix until smooth.
- Separate the eggs, beating yolks with sugar until pale, while whisking egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Mix limoncello, lemon juice, and milk with powdered sugar to create the soaking liquid.
- Dip savoiardi in the soaking liquid and layer them in a dish, covering with mascarpone mixture.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Grate white chocolate on top before serving for garnish.
Notes
Use organic lemons for the best flavor. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute limoncello with lemon syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: tiramisu, limoncello, dessert, Italian, cake