Limoncello Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 0.66 cup lemon juice (for the lemon curd)
• 4 eggs (whole; for the lemon curd)
• 2 egg yolks (for the lemon curd)
• 1 cup sugar (for the lemon curd)
• 4 tbsp butter (for the lemon curd)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream (for the lemon curd)
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (for the lemon curd)
• 3 egg yolks (for the mascarpone mix)
• 2 egg whites (for the mascarpone mix)
• 500 g mascarpone (for the mascarpone mix)
• 2 tbsp lemon zest (for the mascarpone mix)
• 4 oz sugar (for the mascarpone mix)
• 3 oz limoncello (for the soak)
• 1 oz lemon juice (for the soak)
• 2 oz water (for the soak)
• ladyfingers (implied for assembly)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the lemon curd: In a saucepan, combine the 2/3 cup lemon juice, 4 whole eggs, 2 yolks, and 1 cup sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens.

2. 2

   Remove the lemon curd from heat and whisk in the 4 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside to cool completely.

3. 3

   Prepare the mascarpone mix: In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 egg yolks, 500g mascarpone, 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, and 4oz of sugar until creamy and well combined.

4. 4

   In a separate clean bowl, beat the 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the mascarpone mixture to lighten it.

5. 5

   Prepare the soak: In a shallow dish, stir together the 3oz limoncello, 1oz lemon juice, and 2oz water.

6. 6

   To assemble: Quickly dip ladyfingers into the limoncello soak and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of your serving dish.

7. 7

   Spread a layer of the mascarpone mix over the ladyfingers, followed by a layer of the cooled lemon curd.

8. 8

   Repeat the layers of soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone mix, finishing with a final layer of mascarpone or a swirl of lemon curd on top.

9. 9

   Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the ladyfingers to soften.

Notes

The source provides ingredients for the components but omits the ladyfingers from the written list; they are mentioned in the transcript and are essential for assembly. Chilling time is estimated based on standard tiramisu preparation.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• no-bake
• lemon
• limoncello
• tiramisu
• Italian
• summer