Limoncello Tiramisu 🍋🍰

 

Ingredients:

**Cream Layer:**

- 1 ½ cups heavy cream 🥛

- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened 🧀

- ½ cup powdered sugar 🍚

- 2 tsp vanilla extract 🍦

**Limoncello Syrup:**

- 1 cup limoncello liqueur 🍋

- 1 cup fresh lemon juice 🍋 (about 3 lemons)

- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for soaking ladyfingers) 🍋

- 1 tbsp lemon zest 🍋

**Assembly:**

- 24-30 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi) 🍪

- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting) 🍚

- Lemon zest (for garnish) 🍋

- Fresh mint leaves (optional) 🌿

Directions:

1. **Prepare the Cream Layer:**

   - In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks

form.

   - In another bowl, mix softened mascarpone, powdered

sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

   - Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone

mixture until well combined.

2. **Prepare the Limoncello Syrup:**

   - In a shallow dish, combine limoncello liqueur, fresh

lemon juice, and lemon zest.

3. **Assemble the Tiramisu:**

   - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the limoncello syrup,

ensuring they are moist but not soggy.

   - Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of

a serving dish.

   - Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the

ladyfingers.

   - Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and

the remaining mascarpone cream.

   - Cover and refrigerate for at least 3.5 hours to allow

flavors to meld.

4. **Serve:**

   - Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar and

garnish with additional lemon zest and fresh mint leaves

if desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Chill Time: 3.5 hours | Total

Time: 4 hours  

Kcal: Approximately 350-400 kcal per serving | Servings:

8

This Limoncello Tiramisu offers a refreshing twist on the

classic Italian dessert, combining the rich creaminess of

mascarpone with the bright, citrusy notes of limoncello

and lemon juice. Perfect for summer gatherings or

special occasions, this dessert is sure to impress your

guests with its light yet indulgent flavor.