If you're in the mood for something sweet and refreshing, this limoncello tiramisu is the perfect dessert! It's got the same texture as the classic tiramisu but made with layers of fluffy mascarpone cream, Limoncello, and lemon curd instead. It's sure to be a huge hit with everyone. Plus, it's super easy to make!
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Ben Rayl
Ingredients
2lemonsjuice and zest
1 ½cupslimoncellodivided
1cupsugardivided
1cupwater
6large eggswhites and yolks separated
1small jar lemon curd
2cupsmarscarpone
40unitslady fingers
1 ½cupsblueberriesfresh
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
Recipe Notes
Don't leave the ladyfingers in the syrup2 minutes is all it takes for the ladyfingers to soak up the lemon syrup. overdoing it will cause them to fall apart.Add the stiff peaks to the mascarpone graduallyAdding the egg whites all at once will deflate all those beautiful stiff peaks you just made. So take your time and add them in slowly bit by bit until they're all incorporated into the mascarpone filling.