Description
A light and refreshing no-bake lemon tiramisu made with creamy mascarpone, whipped cream, tangy lemon curd, and soft ladyfingers layered together for the perfect spring or summer dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for dipping
- Extra lemon zest for garnish
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the milk with the additional lemon juice.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the lemon milk mixture and arrange a layer in the bottom of a serving dish.
- Spread half of the lemon mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Spoon half of the lemon curd over the creamy layer and gently spread it evenly.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and lemon curd.
- Cover the tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for the best texture.
- Before serving, garnish with extra lemon zest and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Fresh lemon juice provides the brightest flavor.
- Do not over-soak the ladyfingers to avoid a soggy texture.
- This dessert tastes even better after chilling overnight.
- Add fresh raspberries or blueberries between layers for extra freshness.
- Limoncello can replace part of the milk mixture for a stronger citrus flavor.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as the texture may separate after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
