Limoncello Tiramisu

Limoncello Tiramisu is a simple make-ahead Italian dessert made with Limoncello liqueur, mascarpone cheese, and ladyfinger cookies. This is a deliciously lemony version of classic Italian tiramisu and can be made up to two days in advance.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Limoncello, limoncello tiramisu, tiramisu

Prep Time 25

Cooling Time 4

Total Time 4 25

Servings servings

Calories 438kcal

Author Angela Allison

Equipment

9 x 13 glass baking dish (or similar sized casserole dish)

Ingredients

For the Filling:

2 cups mascarpone cheese (16 ounce container)
¼ cup lemon curd*
¼ cup Limoncello
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup powdered sugar

For the Soak:

¾ cup sugar
4 lemons, zested and juiced
½ cup Limoncello
2 packages ladyfinger cookies** (about 40 cookies total)

For the Drizzle:

¼ cup lemon curd
1 tablespoon Limoncello (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl using a handheld mixer, beat together the mascarpone, ¼ cup lemon curd, ¼ cup Limoncello, and the juice and zest of one lemon. Set aside.
In another bowl using a handheld mixer, beat together the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until mixture thickens into peaks.
Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the mascarpone mixture; set aside.
To make the soak, bring sugar and the juice and zest of four lemons to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and pour in ½ cup Limoncello.
To assemble, take the ladyfingers and quickly dip them in the soak mixture, allowing them to soak up some the liquid. Repeat with half of the ladyfingers laying them to fit in the bottom of the baking pan, cutting to fit if necessary. (You will have leftover soak).
Gently scoop on half of the mascarpone mixture and spread over the ladyfingers. Repeat the layers with the remaining soaked ladyfingers, ending with the other half of the mascarpone filling.
To make the drizzle, thin out ¼ cup of lemon curd with either a tablespoon of Limoncello, or remaining soak. Whisk and then carefully drizzle over top of the tiramisu.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to two days before serving.

Notes

* You can find lemon curd near the jam/jelly section in most grocery stores. To make homemade lemon curd, you can make my Small Batch Lemon Curd recipe with just 4 ingredients!

**Ladyfinger cookies are sold in the cookie aisle in most grocery stores or specialty food stores. Savoiardi Ladyfingers are the best and can also be purchased online.

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