Lemon Tiramisu with Lemon Curd
This Lemon Tiramisu is a tangy, zesty twist on the classic dessert, featuring a creamy lemon curd filling. It’s a refreshing make-ahead treat perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
Lemon Curd:
4 large egg yolks 🥚
4 large eggs 🥚
¼ teaspoon sea salt 🧂
1 ¼ cup granulated sugar (250g) 🍬
2 lemons, zested 🍋
⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2-3 lemons) 🍋
½ cup unsalted butter 🧈
Lemon Syrup:
½ cup water 💧
¼ cup granulated sugar (50g) 🍬
1 lemon, peeled and juiced 🍋
1 sprig basil (optional) 🌿
¼ cup limoncello (optional) 🍋
Filling:
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold (360ml) 🥛
1 ½ cups lemon curd (about half of the prepared) 🍋
1 lb mascarpone cheese, room temperature (450g) 🧀
Assembly:
2 packs ladyfingers 🍪
Lemon slices, for decorating 🍋
Instructions:
1️⃣ Lemon Curd:
In a medium non-metal saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, whole eggs, salt, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a simmer and thickens (about 1 minute after simmering).
Strain through a wire strainer or cheesecloth into a non-metal heat-safe bowl. Stir in butter until fully melted and smooth.
Cover with parchment paper or wrap placed directly on the surface and refrigerate until cold and thickened.
2️⃣ Lemon Syrup:
Combine water, sugar, lemon juice, peeled lemon zest, and basil (if using) in a saucepan.
Bring to a simmer on medium heat, then let cool. Strain out the lemon peels. If using limoncello, add it now.
3️⃣ Filling:
Chill your mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 5 minutes. Whip the heavy cream in the chilled bowl to stiff peaks.
In a large bowl, whisk together half of the cooled lemon curd and all of the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
Gently fold in the whipped cream with a whisk or spatula, being careful not to deflate it.
4️⃣ Assembly:
Dip ladyfingers briefly into the lemon syrup and arrange in a single layer in an 8” by 11” non-metal dish.
Spread half of the filling over the ladyfingers.
Add another layer of syrup-dipped ladyfingers on top, followed by the remaining filling. Spread evenly.
Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
5️⃣ Serve:
Before serving, top with the remaining lemon curd and spread to the edges. Garnish with lemon slices.
Enjoy this refreshing and zesty twist on tiramisu!