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The Ultimate Lemon Tiramisu Recipe (Bright & Creamy)

This bright and creamy Lemon Tiramisu Recipe features perfectly distinct layers of syrup-soaked ladyfingers, thick white mascarpone cream, and vibrant yellow lemon curd, topped with elegant swirls of whipped cream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 16 oz Mascarpone Cheese Cold
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Cold
  • 0.75 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 24 cookies Ladyfingers (Savoiardi) About 7 oz (200g)
  • 1.5 cups Lemon Curd Vibrant and thick
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Cold
  • 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 medium Fresh Lemon Cut into thin slices for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 8x8-inch Square Baking Dish Essential for perfect square slices.
  • 1 Stand Mixer or Electric Hand Mixer Required for stiff peaks.
  • 1 Piping bag with star tip For the top whipped cream swirls.
  • 1 Offset Spatula To ensure flat, distinct layers.

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium until dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice, and let cool.
  2. Whip 1.5 cups heavy cream and 3/4 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Beat mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream gently until uniform and white.
  4. Quickly dip ladyfingers into cooled lemon syrup for one second per side. Arrange tightly in the bottom of an 8x8-inch pan.
  5. Spread half the mascarpone cream flat over the ladyfingers. Gently spread the 1.5 cups of vibrant yellow lemon curd evenly over the cream.
  6. Dip remaining ladyfingers and layer over the lemon curd. Top with remaining mascarpone cream, smooth perfectly flat, and chill for 6 to 8 hours.
  7. Whip the remaining 1 cup heavy cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Pipe elegant swirls on top and garnish with thin lemon slices.

Notes

Achieve the Perfect Slice: Chill the tiramisu for a minimum of 6 hours. Wipe a sharp knife with a hot, damp cloth between cuts.
Mind the Dip: A rapid one-second dip in the syrup is all it takes.
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