Limoncello Tiramisu
A fresh and delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup limoncello
- 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled Use freshly brewed for best flavor.
- 24 pieces ladyfinger cookies
- 1 piece Zest of lemon For garnish.
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- In a shallow dish, combine the limoncello and cooled espresso.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the limoncello-espresso mixture and layer them at the bottom of a serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layers with dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle lemon zest.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Best eaten within 2-3 days, but can last up to a week. Don't soak the ladyfingers for too long; a quick dip will do. Feel free to adjust the limoncello amount to your taste.