A refreshing twist on the classic tiramisu, featuring layers of lemon-infused mascarpone cream and ladyfingers soaked in limoncello.
Author:Dorothy Miler
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.