Lemon Tiramisu – Light and Creamy Italian Dessert🍋

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Atsuko
Lemon Tiramisu
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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

Looking for a refreshing summer dessert? ☀️ Try this Lemon Tiramisu🍋 a light and creamy twist on the classic Italian favorite. Infused with vibrant lemon flavor and made without coffee, it’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings or when you’re craving something citrusy and not too heavy. This easy recipe follows the traditional Tiramisu Classico method, simply replacing the coffee with a homemade lemon syrup. It’s a dessert we make every summer in our family, simple, elegant, and always a hit.😊
Expense
💵
Preparation
20 mins
Baking time
Rest Time
180 mins

Ingredients

Cooking time: Approximately 20 minutes *excluding time spent in the refrigerator
Ingredients:

For 4 people

  • 2 Eggs
  • 50 g of Sugar
  • 250 g of Mascarpone Cheese
  • 100 g of Biscotti Savoiardi (12 Pieces)
  • Juice of 2 Lemons
  • Peel of 2 Lemons
How to make it:

1/ Soften the Mascarpone: Remove the mascarpone cheese from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature.

2/ Prepare the Lemon Zest: Grate the zest from 2 lemons and set aside.

3/ Prepare the Lemon Zest: Grate the zest from 2 lemons and set aside.
4/ Separate the Eggs: Separate the egg yolks and egg whites into two clean bowls.

5/ Make the Mascarpone Cream Base: Add the sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and whisk (or use an electric mixer) until pale. Then add the mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.
6/ Whip the Egg Whites: Add a pinch of salt (not listed in ingredients) to the egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form.
7/ Combine the Cream Mixture: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the mascarpone mixture in 2–3 batches, being careful not to deflate the air.


8/ Start the First Cream Layer: Spread a layer of cream on the bottom of your serving dish.
9/ Add the First Layer of Lemon-Soaked Biscotti: Lightly dip both sides of the Biscotti Savoiardi in the lemon juice and lay them evenly over the cream.

10/ Repeat the Layers: Spread another layer of cream on top, followed by a second layer of lemon-soaked Biscotti Savoiardi.

11/ Finish with Cream and Lemon Zest: Add the final layer of cream and sprinkle the surface with the grated lemon zest.

12/ Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for about 3 hours to allow the dessert to set and the flavors to meld.

 

🌟Secrets to a Light and Creamy Lemon Tiramisu🌟

⭐️ Recommended Bakeware Size: The size of the bakeware is 12 x 28 x 7.5 cm.

⭐️ Mascarpone Substitutes: If you don’t have mascarpone cheese, you can use cream cheese or ricotta cheese, which has a slightly lighter taste.

⭐️ Optional Twist with Limoncello: If you’d like to add a touch of alcohol, a small amount of Limoncello (Italian lemon liqueur) can enhance the lemon flavor and give it a more grown-up taste. However, in our family, we always make this tiramisu without alcohol so that our children can enjoy it too 😋 simple, fresh, and delicious.

⭐️ Biscotti Texture Tips: For a firmer texture, dip the biscotti very briefly in the lemon juice. For a softer texture that melts into the cream, let them soak a few seconds longer.

⭐️ Try the Classic Version: Want to try the original version too? You’ll find our classic recipe here: Tiramisu ClassicoTiramisu Classico

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