Go Back
+ servings

Limoncello Tiramisu

A refreshing twist on the classic tiramisu, infused with zesty limoncello and creamy mascarpone.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cream Mixture
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup limoncello
Coffee Mixture
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
  • 1/4 cup limoncello
Ladyfingers
  • 24 pieces ladyfingers
Garnish
  • 1 lemon zest for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Cream Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and limoncello until smooth and creamy.
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
  1. In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee and limoncello.
Assemble the Tiramisu
  1. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
  2. Layer half of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  3. Spread half of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
  4. Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers and cream mixture.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  2. Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the amount of limoncello in the cream mixture.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!