Lemon Tiramisu

240 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make the lemon curd by whisking together egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan.
  2. 2Cook the lemon curd over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  3. 3Remove the lemon curd from heat, stir in butter, and chill completely.
  4. 4For the lemon soak, combine lemon juice, water, and sugar.
  5. 5Stir the lemon soak until the sugar dissolves and set aside to cool.
  6. 6Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until medium peaks form.
  7. 7In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone with a few spoonfuls of the cooled lemon curd.
  8. 8Fold in the whipped cream and lemon zest into the mascarpone mixture.
  9. 9Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the lemon soak.
  10. 10Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in your serving dish.
  11. 11Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  12. 12Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
  13. 13Finish with a thin layer of lemon curd on top.
  14. 14Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best texture.

Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Zest of lemons
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.33 cup sugar
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 20 ladyfingers
  • 24 ladyfingers
  • Extra lemon curd for topping
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

saucepanbowlserving dish

Tips

  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best texture.