Description
No-bake lemon tiramisu is an innovative twist on the classic Italian dessert, tiramisu. Instead of the traditional coffee and cocoa flavors, this version features zesty lemon curd, a light lemon syrup, and creamy mascarpone cheese. The components come together to create an irresistible dessert that’s both tangy and creamy, with the added bonus of being quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lemon Syrup:
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Optional: 2 tbsp limoncello (for a boozy kick)
For the Lemon Curd:
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Mascarpone Cream:
- 400g mascarpone cheese
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Optional: 2 tbsp powdered sugar for extra sweetness
Assembly:
- 200g dry ladyfingers
- Lemon zest or white chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make Lemon Curd: Whisk yolks, sugar, zest, and juice over a double boiler until thickened. Stir in butter. Chill.
- Make Lemon Syrup: Simmer lemon juice, water, and sugar until dissolved. Cool. Add limoncello if using.
- Whip Mascarpone Cream: Beat mascarpone, cream, vanilla, and zest until soft peaks form.
- Assemble:
- Dip ladyfingers briefly in lemon syrup.
- Layer in dish: soaked ladyfingers → mascarpone cream → lemon curd.
- Repeat layers. Chill 6+ hours or overnight.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with lemon zest, white chocolate, or edible flowers.
Notes
This Lemon Tiramisu is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert, with bright citrus flavors that make it light yet indulgent. It’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings or whenever you want a zesty, make-ahead treat that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Chill
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: ~22g
- Sodium: ~95mg
- Fat: ~18g
- Saturated Fat: ~10g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~32g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: High
Keywords: Lemon Tiramisu Recipe, No-Bake Lemon Dessert, Lemon Mascarpone Tiramisu, Tiramisu with Lemon