Lemon Tiramisu with Lemon Curd

Name: Lemon Tiramisu with Lemon Curd
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 large egg yolks; 4 large eggs; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar; 2 lemons (zested); ⅔ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed (from about 2-3 lemons)); ½ cup unsalted butter; ½ cup water; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 lemon (peeled and juiced); 1 sprig basil (optional); ¼ cup limoncello (optional); 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (cold); 1 ½ cups lemon curd (about half of the prepared); 1 lb mascarpone cheese (room temperature); 2 packs ladyfingers ((see notes)); lemon slices (for decorating)

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:10min

This lemon tiramisu is tangy, zesty, creamy, and the perfect make ahead dessert. The filling has lemon curd, is so easy to make and is packed with tangy lemon flavor. It’s a refreshing twist on a classic tiramisu, and you can add or omit limoncello (lemon liquor) as you prefer. *This cake needs to chill for 8 hours or overnight to set so it's the perfect make ahead dessert.

Updated at: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 01:08:27 GMT