Lemon Tiramisu No Bake (Print Page)
Tangy, creamy lemon tiramisu with mascarpone and ladyfingers, perfect for summer without turning on the oven.
# What You Need:
→ Lemon Cream
01 - 8.8 oz cold mascarpone cheese
02 - 0.85 cup cold heavy cream
03 - 0.33 cup granulated sugar
04 - Zest of 2 lemons
05 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Biscuit Layer
07 - 7 oz ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
08 - 0.85 cup lemon syrup
→ Lemon Syrup
09 - 0.63 cup water
10 - 3.4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 0.17 cup sugar
→ Garnish
12 - Lemon zest
13 - White chocolate curls or mint leaves (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine water, lemon juice, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cold mascarpone, heavy cream, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth, thick, and holds soft peaks.
03 - Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled lemon syrup, just a quick dip without soaking. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8x8-inch dish.
04 - Spread half of the lemon cream evenly over the first layer of ladyfingers using a spatula.
05 - Dip the remaining ladyfingers in the lemon syrup and arrange them over the first cream layer.
06 - Spread the remaining lemon cream over the second layer of ladyfingers, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even finish.
07 - Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best texture and flavor development.
08 - Before serving, garnish the top with fresh lemon zest and optional white chocolate curls or mint leaves. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It delivers that lush tiramisu experience without ever heating up your kitchen
- The lemon cuts through the richness in a way that makes you keep going back for another spoonful
02 -
- A ladyfinger soaked for even three seconds too long will collapse and make the bottom layer soggy and sad
- Overnight resting changes the texture entirely, making the cream denser and the lemon flavor deeper
03 -
- Chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment for five minutes before whipping the cream for faster, stiffer peaks
- Always taste the syrup before dipping because lemons vary wildly in acidity and you may want a pinch more sugar