Lemon Tiramisu Recipe with Lemon Curd
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Lemon Tiramisu Recipe with Lemon Curd
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Lemon Tiramisu Recipe with Lemon Curd—This luscious dessert brings a taste of Italy to your table. It combines the classic elements of tiramisu with a refreshing lemon twist—it's a dessert you will surely make repeatedly!
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Ingredients
Lemon Curd (about 3 cups)
- 6 eggs room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 lemons zested
- ⅔ cup lemon juice and strained freshly squeezed, about 2 lemons
- ½ cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
Lemon Syrup
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- Peel of 1 lemon cut into several slices
- ¼ cup limoncello optional
Filling
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups lemon curd about half of the prepared curd, save the rest for the top
- 500 grams mascarpone cheese room temperature
Assembly
- 2 packs ladyfingers about 27 total
- lemon slices for decorating
Instructions
Lemon Curd (if using store-bought you'll need about 3 cups):
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sea salt, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Be careful not to let the mixture boil.
- Once thickened, strain the curd through a wire strainer or cheesecloth to remove the zest and any lumps.
- Add back to the hot saucepan (not on the heat), stir in the butter, and keep stirring until smooth and combined.
- Pour the lemon curd into a glass bowl, cover it with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent skin from forming), and let it cool completely. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Lemon Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peel. Add limoncello, if using (the alcohol cooks off with the heat).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the flavors meld together. With a slotted spoon remove and discard the lemon peel.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
Filling
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese with 1 ½ cups of lemon curd. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon curd mixture until smooth and well combined.
Assembly
- Dip each ladyfinger into the lemon syrup briefly (do not soak them). Place a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish or similar.
- Spread half of the lemon curd filling over the layer of ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers on top of the filling, then spread the remaining filling over the ladyfingers.
- Spread the remaining lemon curd (from the lemon curd recipe) over the top layer of filling.
- Decorate with lemon slices if desired.
- Cover the tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the tiramisu to set. Enjoy!
Notes
- TIPS
- Non-metal dishes and pots: When using lemons, the acidity of the lemon can react with the metal, sometimes giving the tiramisu a metallic aftertaste.
- Whip Cream to Stiff Peaks: Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form to ensure a light and airy texture in the filling.
- Chill Overnight: For the best flavor and texture, let the tiramisu chill in the refrigerator overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together and the dessert to set properly.
- Decorate Just Before Serving: Add lemon slices or any other decorations just before serving to keep them fresh and visually appealing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
744kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
262mg
(87%)
Sodium
249mg
(10%)
Potassium
152mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
1710IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 744 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 744kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 262mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 1710IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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