Description
A light and refreshing twist on classic tiramisu, featuring limoncello and citrus zest for a bright flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup limoncello
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 24 ladyfingers
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the limoncello into a shallow dish.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the limoncello, ensuring they soak but do not become soggy.
- Layer half of the dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of your serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill overnight for improved flavor. Use fresh lemon zest for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg