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Easy Lemon Charlotte / Icebox Cake
5 from 28 votes

Easy Lemon Charlotte / Icebox Cake

Easy Lemon Charlotte is a layered chilled dessert made with lemon syrup-soaked lady fingers and a thick mascarpone and cream filling infused with lemon zest. The dessert is assembled in a springform pan, chilled until set, and served cold. Its bright citrus flavor combined with creamy texture and delicate lady finger layers make it refreshing and light.

Prep Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
3 hrs
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 485 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

LEMON SYRUP
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 peel lemon no white part
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice or limoncello
FILLING
  • 1½ cups mascarpone cheese
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon zest (approximately 2 lemons
  • 1½ cups cream whole, heavy or whipping, cold, at least 30% fat content
EXTRAS
  • 25 lady fingers (more or less)
*remove mascarpone from the fridge 30 minutes before using.

Instructions

LEMON SYRUP
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  1. In a small pot heat the water, peel and sugar, heat on medium heat until sugar has dissolved, then simmer on low medium heat for approximately 3 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, then stir in the juice or limoncello.
FILLING
  1. In a large bowl beat the mascarpone, icing sugar (sifted), zest and cream, until very thick.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER
  1. Cut some of the lady fingers to fit the height of a 7½ - 8 inch springform pan. Place the cut fingers touching around the pan, place lady fingers cut and or whole to fit the bottom of the pan as a base. (Remaining lady fingers are for the 2nd layer).
  2. Brush a little of the syrup lightly (very lightly) over the lady fingers that are around the pan, then spoon half of the syrup on the cut lady finger base.
  3. Spread half the filling over the base then top with another layer of lady fingers drizzle the remaining syrup on top, then spread the remaining filling on top of the 2nd layer of lady fingers (or use a pastry tip and decorate the top with the filling). Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 3 - 4 hours or better over night. Remove the pan before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Keep the Lemon Charlotte covered and refrigerated to maintain its texture and freshness.
  • Consume within 2 to 3 days of preparation for best quality and taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 485kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Cholesterol 179mg (60%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Potassium 72mg (2%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1440IU (29%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 485

% Daily Value*

Calories 485kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 179mg 60%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Potassium 72mg 2%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1440IU 29%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.