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Zesty Delight: Elevate Your Dessert Game with Lemon Tiramisu

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A refreshing coffee and lemon dessert that combines creamy mascarpone with ladyfingers for a delightful treat.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 24 ladyfinger cookies
  • Cocoa powder for dusting
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brew and cool the coffee.
  2. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
  3. Fold in mascarpone, lemon juice, and zest.
  4. Quickly dip ladyfingers in coffee.
  5. Layer dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture in a dish.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, dust with cocoa, and garnish before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use an electric mixer for whipping egg yolks.
  • Chilling overnight enhances the flavor.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg