Lemon Tiramisu – Light and Creamy Italian Dessert🍋

1/ Soften the Mascarpone: Remove the mascarpone cheese from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature. 2/ Prepare the Lemon Zest: Grate the zest from 2 lemons and set aside.

3/ Separate the Eggs: Separate the egg yolks and egg whites into two clean bowls. 4/ Make the Mascarpone Cream Base: Add the sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and whisk (or use an electric mixer) until pale. Then add the mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.

5/ Whip the Egg Whites: Add a pinch of salt (not listed in ingredients) to the egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form.

6/ Combine the Cream Mixture: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the mascarpone mixture in 2–3 batches, being careful not to deflate the air.

7/ Start the First Cream Layer: Spread a layer of cream on the bottom of your serving dish.

8/ Add the First Layer of Lemon-Soaked Biscotti: Lightly dip both sides of the Biscotti Savoiardi in the lemon juice and lay them evenly over the cream.

9/ Repeat the Layers: Spread another layer of cream on top, followed by a second layer of lemon-soaked Biscotti Savoiardi.

10/ Finish with Cream and Lemon Zest: Add the final layer of cream and sprinkle the surface with the grated lemon zest.

11/ Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for about 3 hours to allow the dessert to set and the flavors to meld.

🌟Secrets to a Light and Creamy Lemon Tiramisu🌟

⭐️ Recommended Bakeware Size: The size of the bakeware is 12 x 28 x 7.5 cm.

⭐️ Mascarpone Substitutes: If you don't have mascarpone cheese, you can use cream cheese or ricotta cheese, which has a slightly lighter taste.

⭐️ Optional Twist with Limoncello: If you’d like to add a touch of alcohol, a small amount of Limoncello (Italian lemon liqueur) can enhance the lemon flavor and give it a more grown-up taste. However, in our family, we always make this tiramisu without alcohol so that our children can enjoy it too 😋 simple, fresh, and delicious.

⭐️ Biscotti Texture Tips: For a firmer texture, dip the biscotti very briefly in the lemon juice. For a softer texture that melts into the cream, let them soak a few seconds longer.

⭐️ Try the Classic Version: Want to try the original version too? You'll find our classic recipe here: Tiramisu Classico