# Lemon Tiramisu

A refreshing dessert that combines the creamy texture of tiramisu with the zesty flavor of lemon.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 4 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 eggs
- 130 g sugar
- 454 g mascarpone cheese
- 22 ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 0.5 cup lemon juice
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp butter

## Instructions

1. Prepare lemon sauce: Mix egg yolk and sugar, add lemon juice and cornstarch. Heat until thickened, then stir in butter.
2. Separate egg whites and yolks. Beat yolks with half the sugar until creamy.
3. Combine mascarpone cheese and egg yolks until well combined.
4. Add lemon sauce to the mascarpone mixture and mix.
5. Beat egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.
7. Dip ladyfingers into lemon syrup, ensuring they're moist but not soggy.
8. Layer half of the soaked ladyfingers in a dish, top with half the lemon mascarpone mixture, repeat.
9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

## Equipment

- bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- baking dish

## Tips

- Don't overmix the mascarpone mixture.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly in lemon syrup; don't oversoak.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Use milk instead of lemon syrup for less intense lemon flavor

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHgxjoNyw4k/?igsh=aXZ1ajBvcWtxcWh0
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c015ffdb-f668-412e-93ae-1733a82a6082
- Extracted: 2025-04-01

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