Description

Lemon Tiramisu is a refreshing no-bake dessert that replaces the traditional coffee flavor with bright and zesty lemon. It features layers of creamy mascarpone cheese, fluffy whipped cream, tangy lemon curd, and ladyfingers soaked in lemonade and limoncello, making it a perfect light and delicious treat for warm weather gatherings or summer parties.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners sugar
1 pound mascarpone cheese
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus thinly sliced zest for serving
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 (7-ounce) boxes ladyfingers (about 48)
2 1/2 cups store-bought lemonade
1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought limoncello
1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought lemon curd (divided)

Instructions

Beat heavy cream and confectioners sugar until medium peaks form; do not overwhip.
Mix mascarpone, lemon zest, and kosher salt until smooth; fold in one third of whipped cream, then fold in the rest to make lemon cream.
Combine lemonade and limoncello; quickly dip ladyfingers in the mixture for no longer than one second.
Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in a 13 x 9 inch pan; spread half the lemon cream over them, then gently spread 1 cup lemon curd on top.
Repeat with remaining soaked ladyfingers; spread remaining 1/2 cup lemon curd on top.
Pipe remaining lemon cream in dollops over the top for decoration.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Before serving, sprinkle thinly sliced lemon zest on top.

Notes

Do not overwhip the cream to keep it light and airy.
Soak ladyfingers briefly to avoid sogginess.
Use high-quality mascarpone for best flavor.
Adjust sweetness by tasting and adding sugar as needed.
Can substitute whipped coconut cream for dairy-free version.
Replace limoncello with extra lemonade or lemon juice to avoid alcohol.
Use gluten-free ladyfingers for a gluten-free version.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours; overnight is ideal.
Not recommended to freeze due to texture changes.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake, Refrigerated
Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate)
Calories: 400 kcal
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 18 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: Lemon Tiramisu, no bake dessert, lemon curd dessert, summer dessert, mascarpone lemon dessert