Limoncello Tiramisu with Lemon Curd (Lemon Tiramisu)

Limoncello Tiramisu is very similar to the classic tiramisu but has more of a refreshing fresh lemon taste compared to the traditional coffee flavor. The lady fingers are soaked in Limoncello liqueur with lemon flavored simple syrup. The lemon custard is smooth, slightly sweet and tangy. Lemon Tiramisu features a rich and smooth Lemon Curd that makes for an elegant presentation that is absolutely delicious. 

Limoncello Tiramisu with perfectly prepared lady fingers and a creamy style custard, is a gorgeous dessert. Smooth, lemon zest notes swim in a sugary rich lemon curd profile that is balanced by the creamy rich and delicious Italian style custard. I personally enjoy this very much because one of my favorite things is Tiramisu. Full disclosure, this is a fancy dish that requires delicate preparation techniques but are achievable once you watch my video for reference. Perfect as a morning snack or dessert and is awesome with a cup of your favorite tea. This creamy and delicious slice of heaven on earth is worth the preliminary activities to create such a masterful dessert that everyone will love. Have guaranteed fancy restaurant quality Limoncello Tiramisu at a fraction of the price and in the comfort of your own home, with leftovers. This is the recipe you have been looking for.

Watch the video and follow the instructions below to have a slice of Limoncello Tiramisu with Lemon Curd ready to impress your friends and family today. Like and share this or any of my recipes you find interesting from my growing catalogue of menu selections. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on all the latest eatfoodlicious publications.  Elegant in the simplicity and perfection of the delicious flavors make this dessert an absolute must try. Thanks for visiting and see you again soon. (disclaimer: recipe contains raw eggs, follow my instructions and practice sanitary preparation techniques for ideal results.)

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Lemon Curd

In a sauce pan: add egg yolks, whole eggs, sugar & mix everything. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, salt & stir until well mixed.

Turn up the heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes until it thickens (make sure to stir frequently). Remove the pan from heat source. Add 8 tbsp of cold butter cubes to the pan and whisk everything together until the butter has fully melted.

Stir continuously until the curd becomes uniform and smooth. You should have about 2 cups of curd. For smooth lemon curd – do not skip this step. Place a mesh/strainer over a right sized bowl. Then pour the custard through the strainer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 7-8 hours.

Lemon Syrup

In a shallow bowl: add sugar & hot water. Whisk until sugar has fully dissolved. Add lemon juice, limoncello & continue to whisk until well mixed. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow to cool to room temperature.

Custard

In a separate bowl: add mascarpone cheese, 1 cup of the lemon curd & vanilla extract to the bowl. Then whisk until smooth and creamy with no lumps. Set aside.

Place a large metal bowl and mixing hooks in the freezer prior to the next step for at least 30 minutes. Remove frozen bowl and mixing hooks from the freezer: pour cold heavy whipping cream into the metal bowl and whip with cold hooks for 7-10 minutes until stiff peaks begin to form.

Then add the mascarpone custard using a whisk and fold technique until it becomes consistent and smooth.

Cake

First layer: Using 12 ladyfingers. One at a time, dip both sides of the ladyfingers into the room temperature lemon syrup.

Transfer to the bottom of your

Second layer: Evenly spread half of the custard over the top the dipped lady fingers. Gently smooth and spread the custard until level. Third layer: Repeat and dip both sides of the 12 additional ladyfingers in the lemon syrup. 

Fourth layer: Place the other half of the custard atop the second layer of ladyfingers. Be sure to level and smooth as you spread the custard for the top layer. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours.

The next day- remove the lemon tiramisu from the refrigerator and discard the saran wrap. Spread the remaining 1 cup of lemon curd over the top layer of custard. 

Serve and enjoy! 

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Lemon Tiramisu with Lemon Curd

Lemon Tiramisu features a rich and smooth Lemon Curd that makes for an elegant presentation that is absolutely delicious.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine European, Italian
Servings 9
Calories

Equipment

  • 8" x 8" Square pan

Ingredients
  

Lemon Curd

  • 4 large eggs yolks room temperature
  • 2 whole large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup extra fine granulated sugar
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 tbsp unsalted buter cold

Lemon Syrup

  • cup hot water
  • cup sugar
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Limoncello Liqueur optional

Custard

  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cake

  • 24 lady fingers 7 oz package

Whipping Cream

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 2 tbsp confectioner sugar/ powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Lemon Curd

  • In a sauce pan: add egg yolks, whole eggs, sugar & mix everything. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, salt & stir until well mixed. Turn up the heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes until it thickens (make sure to stir frequently). Remove the pan from heat source. Add 8 tbsp of cold butter cubes to the pan and whisk everything together until the butter has fully melted. Stir continuously until the curd becomes uniform and smooth. You should have about 2 cups of curd.
  • For smooth lemon curd – do not skip this step. Place a mesh/strainer over a right sized bowl. Then pour the custard through the strainer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 7-8 hours.

Lemon Syrup

  • In a shallow bowl: add sugar & hot water. Whisk until sugar has fully dissolved. Add lemon juice, limoncello & continue to whisk until well mixed. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow to cool to room temperature.

Custard

  • In a separate bowl: add mascarpone cheese, 1 cup of the lemon curd & vanilla extract to the bowl. Then whisk until smooth and creamy with no lumps. Set aside.
  • Place a large metal bowl and mixing hooks in the freezer prior to the next step for at least 30 minutes. Remove frozen bowl and mixing hooks from the freezer: pour cold heavy whipping cream into the metal bowl and whip with cold hooks for 7-10 minutes until stiff peaks begin to form. Then add the mascarpone custard using a whisk and fold technique until it becomes consistent and smooth.

Cake

  • First layer: Using 12 ladyfingers. One at a time, dip both sides of the ladyfingers into the room temperature lemon syrup and transfer to the bottom of your serving dish (8" x 8").
  • Second layer: Evenly spread half of the custard over the top the dipped lady fingers. Gently smooth and spread the custard until level.
  • Third layer: Repeat and dip both sides of the 12 additional ladyfingers in the lemon syrup.
  • Fourth layer: Place the other half of the custard atop the second layer of ladyfingers. Be sure to level and smooth as you spread the custard for the top layer. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours.
  • The next day- remove the lemon tiramisu from the refrigerator and discard the saran wrap. Spread the remaining 1 cup of lemon curd over the top layer of custard.

Whipping Cream

  • In a bowl (freeze bowl with hooks for 30 minutes prior to use): add cold heavy whipping cream & powdered sugar. Beat on medium until soft peaks form. Place the cream in a tipped pastry bag. Then decorate each tiramisu square with cream & a slice of lemon just prior to serving.

Serve and enjoy! Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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    Watch the video and follow the instructions below to have Fresh homemade Cherry Tomato Bruschetta bursting with sweet natural juices today. Like and share this or any of my recipes you find interesting from my growing catalogue of menu selections. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on all the latest eatfoodlicious publications. The best bread for bruschetta will have a nice firm crust and is sturdy enough to hold the Cherry Tomato Bruschetta topping. My personal favorite is French bread but Italian and Ciabatta are a bit more traditional. Thanks for visiting and see you again soon.

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    In a bowl: add chopped cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and mix everything together.

    Season with salt & pepper if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 

    Slice baguette or French bread. Coat both sides with olive oil. Broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes per/side. Let cool for 5 minutes.

    Rub garlic clove on the toast. Watch the video for reference.

    Drizzle balsamic glaze over bruschetta and toast.

    Enjoy!

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    Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

    Fresh Cherry Tomato Bruschetta is refreshing, sweet and full of natural savory juices.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Course Appetizer, Sides, Snack
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut into pieces
    • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
    • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 baguette sliced
    • balsamic glaze
    • 1 garlic clove

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl: add chopped cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and mix everything together. Season with salt & pepper if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    • Slice baguette or French bread. Coat both sides with olive oil. Broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes per/side. Let cool for 5 minutes. Rub garlic clove on the toast. Watch the video for reference.
    • Drizzle balsamic glaze over bruschetta and toast.

    Serve & Enjoy!

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      Watch the video and follow the instructions below to have a slice of Classic Tiramisu ready to impress your friends and family today. Like and share this or any of my recipes you find interesting from my growing catalogue of menu selections. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on all the latest eatfoodlicious publications.  Elegant in the simplicity and perfection of the delicious flavors make this dessert an absolute must try. Thanks for visiting and see you again soon. (disclaimer: recipe contains raw eggs, follow my instructions and practice sanitary preparation techniques for ideal results.)

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      Classic Tiramisu that features a rich and creamy Italian style custard with espresso soaked lady fingers that is worthy of any fancy restaurant and is absolutely intoxicating.

      4 large egg yolks

      Add sugar

      Combine egg yolks and ¼ cup of sugar. Beat for 3-4 minutes or until smooth and light yellow.

      Add mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture.

      Mix/stir until smooth and creamy with no lumps to form the custard. Set aside until ready for use. 

      In a separate large bowl or kitchen-aid mixer: add the egg whites and whip for 4-5 minutes until slightly stiff peaks begin to form. Continue to whip while adding 2 tbsp sugar to the bowl, then add the other 2 tbsp of sugar while whipping until stiff peaks. 

      Use a spatula and fold the ¼ of the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Repeat this step 3 more times and fold them together until consistent and smooth.

      Dust the bottom of the pan with cocoa powder. 

      In a shallow dish: combine coffee (cooled) and marsala wine or coffee liqueur and mix.

      First layer: using 12 ladyfingers. One at a time, dip one side of the ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, then transfer to the bottom of your dish (8″ x 8″). Watch video for reference. Second layer: add half of the custard into the dish atop the dipped lady fingers.

      Gently smooth and spread the custard until level.

      Third layer: Repeat previous steps as you dip 12 additional ladyfingers in coffee. 

      Fourth layer: Place the other half of the custard atop the second layer of ladyfingers. Be sure to level and smooth as you spread the custard for the top/final layer (wipe any excess custard from the edges of your serving dish). Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours. 

      Remove tiramisu from the refrigerator. Dust the top of th custard with cocoa powder. Clean edges of serving dish to remove excess powder, this enhances the presentation.

      Slice into 9 pieces.

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      Classic Tiramisu (Italian Style)

      Classic Tiramisu that features a rich and creamy Italian style custard with espresso soaked lady fingers that is worthy of any fancy restaurant and is absolutely intoxicating.
      5 from 1 vote
      Prep Time 20 minutes
      Total Time 20 minutes
      Course Dessert
      Cuisine Italian
      Servings 9
      Calories

      Equipment

      • 8" x 8" Glass Square pan

      Ingredients
        

      • 1 ½ cups strong coffee or espresso cool
      • 1 cup Mascarpone cheese 8 oz
      • ½ cup (divided) granulated sugar
      • 2 tbsp Marsala wine or coffee liqueur optional: cognac, rum or brandy
      • 24 ladyfingers 7 oz package
      • 4 large eggs Separated
      • 3 tbsp (divided) unsweetened cocoa powder

      Instructions
       

      • In a medium bowl: Combine 4 egg yolks and ¼ cup of sugar. Beat for 3-4 minutes or until smooth and light yellow. Add mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture. Mix/stir until smooth and creamy with no lumps to form the custard. Set aside until ready for use.
      • In a separate large bowl or kitchen-aid mixer: add the 4 egg whites and whip for 4-5 minutes until soft peaks begin to form. Continue to whip while adding 2 tbsp sugar to the bowl, then add the other 2 tbsp of sugar while whipping until stiff peaks.
      • Use a spatula and fold the ¼ of the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Repeat this step 3 more times and fold them together until consistent and smooth.
      • In a shallow dish: combine coffee (cooled) and marsala wine or coffee liqueur and mix.

      Cake

      • Dust the bottom of the pan with 1 tbsp cocoa powder. First layer: using 12 ladyfingers. One at a time, dip one side of the ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, then transfer to the bottom of your dish (8" x 8"). Watch video for reference.
      • Second layer: add half of the custard into the dish atop the dipped lady fingers. Gently smooth and spread the custard until level.
      • Third layer: Repeat previous steps as you dip 12 additional ladyfingers in coffee.
      • Fourth layer: Place the other half of the custard atop the second layer of ladyfingers. Be sure to level and smooth as you spread the custard for the top/final layer. (wipe any excess custard from the edges of your serving dish)
      • Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
      • Remove tiramisu from the refrigerator. Dust the top of the custard with 2 tbsp cocoa powder. Clean edges of serving dish to remove excess powder, this enhances the presentation. Slice into 9 pieces.

      Serve & Enjoy!

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        Follow the instructions on the package for pasta cook time (al dente). Then reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain noodles and return to the pot. Add butter and mix until the butter is fully melted.

        In a large bowl: combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest & grated Parmesan cheese.

        Mix

        Transfer the butter noodles to the lemon mixture. Mix everything together. Season with salt & pepper as needed. 

        Optional: add chopped fresh basil leaves. 

        Garnish with more parmesan cheese & lemon zest. Serve & enjoy!

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        Lemon Pasta (Limone)

        Quick & Easy Zesty Lemon Pasta is full of natural tart flavors and is deliciously refreshing.
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        Prep Time 10 minutes
        Cook Time 10 minutes
        Total Time 20 minutes
        Course Main Course
        Cuisine Italian
        Servings 3
        Calories

        Ingredients
          

        • 8 oz spaghetti noodles
        • cup grated Parmesan cheese
        • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
        • ¼ cup lemon juice
        • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
        • 1 tbsp lemon zest

        Instructions
         

        • Follow the instructions on the package for pasta cook time (al dente). Then reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water.
        • In a large bowl: combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated Parmesan cheese and mix.
        • Drain noodles and return to the pot. Add butter and mix until the butter is fully melted. Transfer the butter noodles to the lemon mixture. Mix everything together. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
        • Optional: add chopped fresh basil leaves.

        Garnish with more parmesan cheese & lemon zest. Serve & enjoy!

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          In a large bowl: add whole San Marzano tomatoes with juice. Use hands to crush the tomatoes. Add water to the tomato can, stir and set aside.

          Heat a sauce pan to medium heat. Add olive oil and wait for 30-35 seconds or until hot. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.

          Add crushed tomatoes & water from the can

          Add salt, sugar, red pepper flakes and mix everything together.

          Add basil leaves and mix (submerge the leaves in the sauce).

          Simmer for 25 minutes or until the sauce has thicken.

          Sauce should be enough for 1 lb of spaghetti noodles. Serve & Enjoy!

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          Classic Marinara Sauce made with fresh ingredients that is the perfect dip or sauce to enhance your next Italian style feast.
          5 from 1 vote
          Prep Time 5 minutes
          Cook Time 25 minutes
          Total Time 30 minutes
          Course Main Course, Sauce
          Cuisine Italian
          Servings 3 cups
          Calories

          Ingredients
            

          • 28 oz Whole San Marzano Tomatoes
          • 1 cup water
          • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
          • 1 tsp salt
          • 1 tsp sugar
          • ¼ – ½ tsp red pepper flakes
          • ½ – ¾ cup fresh basil leaves
          • 6 garlic cloves minced

          Instructions
           

          • In a large bowl: add whole San Marzano tomatoes with juice. Use hands to crush the tomatoes. Add water to the tomato can, stir and set aside.
          • Heat a sauce pan to medium heat. Add olive oil and wait for 30-35 seconds or until hot.
          • Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, water from the can, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes and mix everything together. Add basil leaves and mix (submerge the leaves in the sauce).
          • Simmer for 25 minutes or until the sauce has thicken. Sauce should be enough for 1 lb of spaghetti noodles.

          Serve & Enjoy!

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