This Lemon Tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, perfect for cooling down during the summer. Infused with a homemade lemon sauce and layered with creamy mascarpone or labneh, this dessert combines the tangy zest of lemon with the sweet, creamy texture of traditional tiramisu. It’s an ideal treat for those looking for something uniquely refreshing.
Why You’ll Love This
If you’re a fan of the traditional coffee-flavored tiramisu but crave something lighter and fruitier for the summer months, this lemon tiramisu is perfect. The zesty lemon cuts through the richness of the mascarpone, offering a bright, refreshing flavor that’s both satisfying and invigorating.
Perfect Occasion
This Lemon Tiramisu is fantastic for summer gatherings, garden parties, or as a refreshing dessert after a warm day. It’s also great for special occasions when you want to impress your guests with something a little different from the usual dessert fare.
Ingredients:
Lemon Sauce:
- 100 ml fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3 eggs
- 150g granulated sugar
- 50g butter
- A pinch of salt
Tiramisu Cream:
- 300g mascarpone or labneh
- 60g granulated sugar
- 1 shot glass (approx. 50ml) of the prepared lemon sauce
- 200ml heavy cream
Other Ingredients:
- 28 ladyfinger biscuits
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ shot glass lemon juice
Preparation:
- Prepare the Lemon Sauce:
- Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously.
- Once the mixture thickens, remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and integrated. Strain the mixture and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Make the Tiramisu Cream:
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix mascarpone (or labneh), sugar, and 50ml of the chilled lemon sauce until well combined. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Assemble the Tiramisu:
- Mix water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and ½ shot glass of lemon juice in a shallow dish. Dip the ladyfingers briefly into this mixture and line them in your serving dish.
- Spread half of the tiramisu cream over the soaked ladyfingers.
- Dip the remaining ladyfingers in the lemon mixture and layer them over the cream.
- Spread the remaining cream over the second layer of ladyfingers. Drizzle the remaining lemon sauce over the top.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 2 hours before serving.
Enjoy this refreshing Lemon Tiramisu, a perfect dessert that combines the classic elegance of tiramisu with the bright, tangy flavors of summer!
