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    The Best Limoncello Tiramisu & Video

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 28 Aug, '17 UPDATED: 16 May, '21 Leave a Comment

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    5 from 1 vote

     So, first of all I have to say this is probably the best dessert I've ever made.  I'm not a huge fan of 'traditional' tiramisu, usually the coffee part is too sweet for me.  I was at an Italian pizzeria the other evening and they had this as a dessert option, so I tried it and I LOVED it, but (as usual) I thought I could improve the recipe a bit.

    The best limoncello tiramisu

    After doing some research and finding out that Limoncello Tiramisu is actually a real thing, I went to work trying to write the best recipe for it that I could.  After taking one bite, I knew this was my absolute new favorite dessert.  It's rich and creamy and sweet, but at the same time tart from the lemon juice and the blueberries - it's absolutely perfect.  I can't wait for my next dinner party to make this again - it's THAT good.

    The best limoncello tiramisu

    The Best Limoncello Tiramisu & Video

    This Limoncello Tiramisu is rich and creamy and sweet, but at the same time tart from the lemon juice and the blueberries - it's absolutely perfect.  I can't wait for my next dinner party to make this again - it's THAT good.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 235kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 lemons - juice and zest
    • 1 ½ cups limoncello - divided
    • 1 cup sugar - divided
    • 1 cup water
    • 6 large eggs - whites and yolks separated
    • 1 small jar lemon curd
    • 2 cups marscarpone
    • 40 units lady fingers
    • 1 ½ cups blueberries - fresh

    Instructions

    • Put the lemon juice, 1 cup of the limoncello, ½ cup sugar and the water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.  Let it boil for about 4 - 5 minutes, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar, then set aside and allow to cool completely.
    • Put a medium/large pot of water to boil, then in a heat safe bowl that is large enough to fit on top of the pot, beat together the egg yolks, ¼ cup of lemon curd, the lemon zest, th¼ cup of sugar and ½ cup of the limoncello.
    • Put this bowl over the boiling water, and whisk constantly, scraping down the sides for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and makes ribbons when dropped on the surface.  Remove from heat and allow to cool.
    • Put the egg whites and remaining ¼ cup of sugar in a bowl, and use an electric mixer to beat until firm peaks form and set aside.
    • Put the mascarpone in a large bowl, and stir with a wooden spoon until broken up and soft.  Add the cooled egg yolk/lemon mixture and gently fold together with a spatula.  Begin to fold in the egg whites a little at a time, until the mixture is light and completely blended.
    • Pour some of the cooled syrup into a small dish - no deeper than ¼".  Begin to gently soak the lady fingers - one at a time - by rolling them gently in the syrup.  Don't leave them in the syrup long as they will fall apart.
    • Line the bottom of a 9x13" casserole dish with an even layer of lady fingers, then spread ½ of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the top.  Repeat with another layer of lady fingers and custard, then cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
    • Before serving, sprinkle blueberries over the top.  Whisk together about ¼ cup more of lemon curd with some limoncello until runny, then drizzle this over the top of the blueberries

    Nutrition

    Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

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