Description
A refreshing twist on the classic tiramisu, featuring layers of lemon-infused mascarpone cream and ladyfingers soaked in limoncello.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 24 ladyfingers
- 1/2 cup limoncello liqueur
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a shallow dish, mix limoncello and water. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the mixture (do not soak).
- Layer half of the dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.