Limoncello Tiramisu
This boozy twist on classic tiramisu is a heavenly delight, kicked up a notch with zesty limoncello. Keep this one reserved for adults as the limoncello is not cooked off in the process of making this dessert.
Course Desserts
Cuisine Italian
Ingredients for the Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 lb mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- ⅓ cup lemon curd
- ¼ cup limoncello
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Ingredients of the Soak
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup limoncello
- 30 to 35 ladyfinger cookies (depending on the size of your tray)
For the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, with the mixer speed on high and using the whisk attachment of the mixer, cream together the whipping cream and confectioner’s sugar until stiff peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the cream from the bowl and set aside.
In the same bowl, (no need to wash it in between use) cream together the mascarpone, lemon curd, limoncello, and the lemon juice and zest. Beat for 1 minute with the whisk attachment until well blended.
Using a rubber spatula, fold in the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, gently so as not to deflate the whipped cream. Set aside.
For the Soak
In a small saucepan, add the sugar, lemon juice and zest, and water and bring mixture to a boil. Mix gently with a fork or whisk and cook for about 2 minutes, until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Turn off the heat and add the limoncello.
Assemble the Tiramisu
Using one ladyfinger cookie at a time, gently soak the cookie in the limoncello soak for 5 to 10 seconds per side. Arrange the ladyfingers in a 9 x 11 serving dish. Continue until you have a full layer of soaked ladyfingers. You can break them in half to fit corners.
Scoop half the cream and spoon over the moistened ladyfingers and spread evenly across.
Dip the remaining ladyfingers and arrange them over the cream.
Add the remaining cream and again, spread cream evenly over the top.
Refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours before serving.
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