Meet my new favorite summer dessert: Lemon Tiramisu! This Italian girls loves a traditional tiramisu (although I usually make it in tiramisu cups), but I’ve found a new, fresh and citrusy way to make this classic no-bake dessert… and it’s delicious!
Grab the Ingredients
The list looks long, but it’s really pretty simple and the same ingredients get used multiple times. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Lemon Flavoring– The flavor for this lemon tiramisu can come from two places. If you are having an adults-only affair, say book club or a bridal shower, Limoncello is a great choice, but also has alcohol. Boozy dessert, sign me up! But if you need a family-friendly lemon dessert, simply use lemon juice. Both are equally delicious.
- Lemon Filling– You can certainly use a homemade lemon curd, but since this is my simple recipe, I pick up a can of creamy lemon pie filling from the baking aisle.
- Ladyfinger Cookies– These are the classic cookies used in tiramisu, but if you have trouble locating them, opt for Nilla Wafers, you’ll need a few more since they are smaller, but they still have excellent flavor. Cheesmen cookies can also be used.
- Water
- Sugar
- Lemon Zest
- Mascarpone Cheese
- Fine Sea Salt
- Whipped Topping
- Candied Lemons
- White Chocolate
Lemon Tiramisu
Light, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, lemon tiramisu is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert. Made with layers of lemon-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a hint of citrus, it's the perfect no-bake treat for summer or any special occasion.
Servings:
Ingredients
Lemon Simple Syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cup lemon juice or limoncello
- 1 tablespoons fine grated lemon zest
Tiramisu:
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese , softened
- 21 ounces lemon creme pie filling or lemon curd
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice or limoncello
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 12 ounces ladyfinger cookies , approximately 38-40 cookies*
Topping:
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- fresh lemon zest
- white chocolates curls
- candied lemons
Instructions
Lemon Simple Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, stir together the 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 1/4 cup lemon juice or limoncello until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat, add the 1 tablespoons fine grated lemon zest, and set aside to cool slightly.
Lemon Tiramisu:
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the 16 ounces mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the 21 ounces lemon creme pie filling or lemon curd and 1/4 cup sugar, blending well again.
- Blend in the 1/2 cup lemon juice or limoncello and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt until combined.
- Using a hand spatula, fold in the 8 ounces whipped topping.
- Assemble the tiramisu by dipping one ladyfinger cookie into the cooled lemon simple syrup and arranging them in a single layer on bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. If any piece isn't wet, spoon a tiny bit of the liquid over it.
- Dollop approximately half of the mascarpone filling over the cookies. They are delicate, so don't apply too much pressure.
- Repeat this process with the ladyfinger cookies and the remaining mascarpone filling.
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
Topping:
- When ready to serve, evenly cover the top with 8 ounces whipped topping and garnish with fresh lemon zest, white chocolates curls and/or candied lemons.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
I bought 2 8 ounces packages and had a few leftover. How many you use will depend on the size and structure of the pan.
If you use Limoncello, this will contain alcohol. Do not serve to children and please consume responsibly.
Nutrition
Calories: 361 kcal, Carbohydrates: 43 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 19 g, Saturated Fat: 12 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 82 mg, Sodium: 197 mg, Potassium: 80 mg, Fiber: 0.3 g, Sugar: 27 g, Vitamin A: 538 IU, Vitamin C: 10 mg, Calcium: 72 mg, Iron: 1 mg
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Storage and Freezing
How to Store
Store any leftovers covered, for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze lemon tiramisu?
You can freeze lemon tiramisu in single servers or as a whole dessert casserole. Thaw at room temperature until fully thawed.
More Lemon Dessert Recipes
If you love lemon like we do, here are a few more lemon dessert ideas.
