This Lemon Tiramisu is a citrusy, creamy, and delicious take on a classic Italian dessert. Lemon curd and Mascarpone filling are layered with lemon-soaked ladyfingers.
The Best Lemon Tiramisu Recipe
I love this creative spin on classic tiramisu using fresh lemon. The ladyfingers are soaked with homemade lemon syrup and topped with luscious lemon curd and creamy mascarpone. It’s a bright dessert that screams spring and summer! If you are not a fan of coffee or espresso, this lemon tiramisu is going to wow you.
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Tiramisu
Easy to make. Despite the many components, this a very easy no-bake dessert to prepare.
Great for gatherings. Make this lemon tiramisu to really impress a crowd at the next party you attend.
Balanced flavors. The acidity of the lemon pairs beautifully with the creamy mascarpone and the light ladyfingers.
Recipe Ingredients
Below, you will find all of the components needed for each layer of the lemon tiramisu. Items such as limoncello, mascarpone, and ladyfingers aren’t on a typical grocery list, but they are not super expensive or rare.
For the lemon curd:
Whole eggs and yolks: Any homemade curd or custard is made with a combination of eggs and yolks for richness and structure.
Salt: A little bit of salt will enhance the other flavors used in the curd.
Sugar: I use white granulated sugar to sweeten the lemon curd.
Lemon: A combination of lemon juice and lemon zest provides the most prominent lemon flavor in this dessert.
Butter: Butter is another important ingredient for any curd. I add it at the end of the cooking process to give it a rich texture. Use unsalted butter so the finished product doesn’t have a salty taste.
