Description
A zesty, creamy limoncello tiramisu recipe that layers lemon, mascarpone, and classic Italian ladyfingers for a fresh twist on tradition. This dessert is easy to make ahead and guaranteed to wow your guests.
Ingredients
30 savoiardi biscuits (ladyfinger biscuits)
1 large organic lemon
2–3 squares grated white chocolate for garnish
Cream Mixture
17.5oz / 500g mascarpone cheese (preferably at room temperature)
4 organic eggs *if you prefer not to use raw eggs, see notes
½ cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons limoncello
4 tablespoons lemon juice
Soaking Mixture
⅓ cup limoncello plus 2 tablespoons
¾ cup milk of choice (I prefer non dairy milk)
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Zest the lemon and put aside for garnish later.
2. Separately squeeze all of the juice out and set aside (you’ll need about 4 tablespoons lemon juice).
3. Use 2 large bowls and separate the egg whites from the egg yolks.
4. Whip the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form and set aside (don’t overbeat!).
5. Add the powdered sugar to the egg yolks and whip using the electric mixer.
6. Then add the limoncello, lemon juice and mascarpone cheese. Whip again until you’ve reached a nice creamy mixture (don’t overwhip!).
7. Pour the whipped egg whites into the cream bowl and using a rubber spatula gently fold the whites into the cream (do this slowly and fold through gently, don’t overmix).
8. In a deep bowl, add the milk, limoncello and powdered sugar. Whisk until well combined.
9. Using a large pyrex dish (13 x 9 inches / 30 x 22 cm) in size, one at a time, dip a savoiardi biscuit into the soaking mixture until fully submerged for 2-3 seconds at maximum. Place it into the pyrex dish on the edge of one side.
10. Keep repeating the above step and place the soaked biscuits next to each other in single layer. The biscuits should be covering the whole bottom of the dish.
11. Pour in just under half of the cream mixture straight on top of the biscuits. Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, gently smooth it out to an even layer so that all the biscuits are covered with a layer of cream.
12. Dip the remaining biscuits one at a time into the soaking mixture. Layer them next to each other in a single layer on top of the cream.
13. Pour the remaining cream on top, and using a spatula/back of a spoon, gently smooth it out to an even layer so all biscuits are covered.
14. Garnish with grated white chocolate, grated lemon zest and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least 8 hours, or even better overnight.
15. When ready to serve, remove from the fridge and leave it out for 5 minutes. Slice into pieces and enjoy your delicious Limoncello Tiramisu!
Notes
Raw eggs: This recipe uses raw eggs, which are not recommended for pregnant women, young children, or elderly individuals. To substitute: use 2 cups of heavy cream, whipped and folded into the mascarpone mixture as per the recipe.
Best served chilled after at least 8 hours in the fridge (overnight is ideal).
Can be made a full day ahead. Garnish just before serving.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute limoncello with extra lemon juice and a splash of simple syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 409
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 165mg