Description
Creamy Italian “Lemon Tiramisu” brings zesty sunshine to classic dessert lovers. Silky mascarpone and bright citrus layers create a refreshing twist on traditional tiramisu that promises delightful indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
- 3 medium egg whites
- 3 medium egg yolks
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) sugar
Citrus Components:
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Lemon curd
Supporting Ingredients:
- Sponge fingers (ladyfingers or boudoir biscuits)
Instructions
- Whip egg whites until they form sturdy, glossy peaks that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted. Transfer to a separate bowl.
- Vigorously cream egg yolks with sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, velvety consistency with a thick ribbon-like texture.
- Incorporate mascarpone into the yolk mixture, stirring until completely smooth and integrated.
- Delicately fold the reserved egg whites into the cream mixture, adding them in gentle increments to maintain the airy structure.
- Craft a zesty lemon syrup by gently simmering lemon juice with sugar for 2-3 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Quickly dip sponge fingers into the lukewarm syrup, ensuring they’re moistened but not saturated, then arrange as the base layer in your serving dish.
- Spread a generous layer of the mascarpone cream over the soaked sponge fingers, then dollop lemon curd in artistic swirls. Repeat the layering process, creating a visually appealing dessert.
- Seal the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly.
Notes
- Carefully separate egg whites and yolks at room temperature for best volume and smooth texture.
- Avoid overmixing when folding egg whites to maintain their delicate, airy structure and prevent deflating the mixture.
- Use fresh, high-quality lemons for the most vibrant and authentic citrus flavor in the tiramisu.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute sponge fingers with gluten-free ladyfingers or almond sponge cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg