Limoncello Tiramisu
Limoncello Tiramisu is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert featuring layers of mascarpone cream and lemon-soaked ladyfingers infused with bright limoncello liqueur. Perfect for a light, citrusy finish to any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 1/2 cup limoncello liqueur
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the cooled espresso and limoncello; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
- Gently fold mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold into mascarpone mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold them into the mascarpone mixture for a light texture.
- Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the limoncello-espresso mixture and layer them in the serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone cream.
- Sprinkle lemon zest on top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For an extra zing, garnish with fresh lemon slices or a light drizzle of limoncello before serving.
Find it online: https://cubaqueen.com/limoncello-tiramisu/