Description
A refreshing twist on the classic tiramisu, featuring zesty limoncello and creamy mascarpone, perfect for summer indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup limoncello
1/4 cup water
2 cups mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
4 egg yolks
1 package ladyfingers (gluten-free if needed)
Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine limoncello and water; set aside.
- Whisk together mascarpone cheese, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat egg yolks until light; combine with mascarpone mixture.
- Dip each ladyfinger briefly in the limoncello mixture and layer in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish if desired.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute limoncello with lemon juice and zest. Ensure to soak ladyfingers lightly to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: tiramisu, limoncello, dessert, Italian, summer treat, creamy dessert
