Lemon Tiramisu Dessert – Bright, Creamy & No Bake
This no-bake Lemon Tiramisu layers lemon-soaked ladyfingers with velvety mascarpone cream and sweet-tart lemon curd. A bright, elegant twist on the classic dessert — perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes (including chill)
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1¼ cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
1 cup lemon curd
24–30 ladyfinger biscuits (Savoiardi)
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup water
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: thin lemon slices or candied peel for garnish
Instructions
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Combine water, lemon juice, sugar, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves. Cool.
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Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
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In a bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and ½ cup lemon curd until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
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Quickly dip ladyfingers into cooled syrup. Layer in a 9×9 dish.
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Spread a layer of lemon mascarpone cream. Repeat layers, ending with cream on top.
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Chill for 6 hours or overnight.
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Garnish with lemon zest or slices before serving.
Notes
Don’t oversoak ladyfingers — quick dips only.
Let chill fully for clean layers.
Add Limoncello to syrup for a boozy variation.