🍋 Limoncello Tiramisu – A Dessert That Melts in Your Mouth
Ingredients (6–8 servings):
- 1 pack (24) ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
- 1 cup Limoncello liqueur
- 1 cup water
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese (room temp)
- 1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Thin lemon slices or mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Syrup
- In a shallow dish, mix ½ cup Limoncello with 1 cup water.
- This will be the dipping liquid for the ladyfingers.
2. Make the Cream
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks + sugar.
- Place over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method), whisking until thick and pale (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture along with the lemon zest.
3. Assemble the Tiramisu
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the Limoncello syrup (don’t soak, just a quick dip).
- Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in a dish (9×9-inch works well).
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture on top.
- Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers, then finish with the remaining cream.
4. Chill & Serve
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight for best results).
- Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and decorate with thin lemon slices or fresh mint.
✨ The result is a light, zesty, and creamy tiramisu with the refreshing kick of lemon that melts in your mouth!
