Description
A refreshing twist on the classic tiramisu, this Lemon Tiramisu layers lemonade-soaked Ladyfingers with creamy mascarpone and tangy lemon curd, topped with fresh garnishes for a perfect sweet and citrusy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup lemonade (Simply Lemonade is a great option)
- 12 ounce Ladyfingers (buy 2 packs of 7 ounces each)
- 1 ½ cups lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup instant lemon pudding mix (you won’t need the whole package)
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Pour lemonade into a small shallow dish or bowl. Dip the Ladyfingers into the lemonade, turning to fully coat. Allow excess lemonade to drip off, then place Ladyfingers in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread about half of the lemon curd evenly over the Ladyfingers layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and lemon zest. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon pudding mix, continue beating, and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed, until the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Add mascarpone cheese to the mixture and beat until smooth and well-combined. Spread half of this pudding mixture over the lemon curd layer.
- Dip another layer of Ladyfingers in the lemonade and place on top of the pudding layer. Spread the remaining lemon curd over the second layer of Ladyfingers.
- Gently spread the remaining pudding mixture evenly on top of the lemon curd.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with lemon slices, strawberries, and fresh mint if desired. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh lemon curd for an even brighter flavor, or store-bought for convenience.
- For extra tang, you can add a bit more lemon zest into the pudding mixture.
- Make sure to let the dessert chill for at least 6 hours for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg