Easy Limoncello Tiramisu with Lemon Curd

A slice of lemon tiramisu on a white plate.

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Easy Limoncello Tiramisu with Lemon Curd

Make this indulgent Easy Limoncello tiramisu with Lemon Curd! It is a delicious and easy dessert that combines creamy mascarpone cheese, whipped cream, fresh lemons, lemon curd, lemon liqueur and ladyfingers. It is perfect for summer and special occasions.

Prep Time25

Refrigerate4

Total Time4 25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Dessert, Italian

Servings: people

Calories: 590kcal

Author: Jen Sim

Equipment

1 Large Bowl
1 Whisk
1 Electric mixer
1 Saucepan
1 Baking dish
Plastic wrap/cling film

Ingredients

For the Filling:

500 g mascarpone cheese
¾ cup lemon curd
⅔ cup limoncello
1 lemon zested and juiced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup sugar

For the Soak:

¾ cup sugar
2 lemons zested and juiced
⅓ cup limoncello
¼ cup of water
40 ladyfinger cookies You may need less or more depending on the size of the dish

To decorate:

¼ cup lemon curd
Lemon slices

Instructions

Whisk mascarpone cheese, limoncello, lemon curd, lemon juice and zest in a large bowl until smooth.
Whip cream and sugar with a mixer in another bowl until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
Fold a quarter of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, then repeat with the rest of the cream. This makes the filling light and fluffy. Set aside.
Make the syrup by boiling sugar, lemon juice, limoncello and water in a small saucepan for 10 minutes.
Dip both sides of a lady finger biscuit into the syrup quickly and arrange them in a single layer on the bottom of a deep dish. Don’t soak them for too long or they will be soggy.
Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers evenly.
Pour lemon curd over the filling for more lemon flavor. (optional)
Repeat steps 5-7 with another layer of ladyfingers, filling and lemon curd.
Refrigerate the tiramisu for 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors blend.
Serve this yummy and refreshing dessert on a warm summer day, Christmas or any other special occasion. You can also top it with some lemon slices, fresh berries or mint leaves.

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Notes

Mascarpone: Let it warm up to room temperature before mixing for a smooth texture.

Heavy Cream: Keep it cold until you whip it to get firm peaks.

Ladyfingers: Are soft and spongey biscuits that soak up the syrup and create the tiramisu base. Make sure you dip them quickly in the syrup, as they can become too wet and mushy if you leave them for too long. This will affect the texture and stability of the tiramisu when you cut and serve it.

Make-ahead: This recipe can be made up to two days ahead of time. Refrigerate before serving.

1 Cup of Limoncello: 200 Calories.

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