Description
Lemon Tiramisu is a bright, refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert. Layers of delicate ladyfingers are soaked in a homemade lemon syrup and paired with a luscious mascarpone cream for a light, creamy, no-bake treat. Perfect for spring celebrations, summer gatherings, Easter, Mother’s Day, or whenever you’re craving a citrusy dessert.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Lemon Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
For the Mascarpone Filling
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
For Assembly
- 24 ladyfinger cookies (Savoiardi)
Optional Garnishes
- Thin lemon slices
- Extra lemon zest
- Fresh mint leaves
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon syrup: In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Let cool completely.
- Make the filling: Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Assemble the tiramisu: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled lemon syrup and arrange a layer in the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the cookies.
- Repeat the layers: Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone filling. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill and serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with lemon slices, extra zest, mint leaves, or white chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Do not soak the ladyfingers for too long—just a quick dip prevents them from becoming soggy. For the best texture and flavor, chill the tiramisu overnight. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest provide the brightest citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lemon tiramisu, citrus tiramisu, no bake lemon dessert, mascarpone dessert, easy tiramisu recipe, spring dessert, summer dessert