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Limoncello Tiramisu with Caramelized Lemons 2

Limoncello Tiramisu with Caramelized Lemons

Enjoy the Limoncello tiramisu with caramelized lemons - a bold reinterpretation of the classic Italian dessert, in an ideal version for a warm summer day.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Choose Serving Size 6 -8

Ingredients 

For the syrup:

  • ½ cup hot water
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • ½ cup limoncello
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

For the lemon tiramisu:

  • 18 wide ladyfingers
  • 400 g mascarpone 1 ⅔ cup , cold
  • 4 large eggs
  • 100 g ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons limoncello
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon of grated organic lemon peel

For decoration:

  • 1 organic lemon thinly sliced
  • 100 g ½ cup brown sugar
  • 100 ml ½ cup water

Instructions

  • Prepare the syrup: In a deep plate, add hot water and sugar, mix until the sugar dissolves. Add limoncello and set aside.
  • Prepare tiramisu: All ingredients must be cold.
  • Separate the egg whites from the yolks in two separate bowls.
  • Using a mixer, mix the egg yolks with half of the sugar quantity.
  • Now whisk the egg whites with the rest of the sugar, gradually increasing the mixer speed, whipping until it hardens.
  • Lowering the mixer speed or using a spatula, add the mascarpone, one spoonful at a time, seamlessly integrating it with the limoncello, lemon juice, grated zest and whisked egg yolks.
  • Assemble the tiramisu: Soak 1/3 of the ladyfingers, one at a time, in the limoncello syrup and spread them in a single layer on the bottom of the serving tray.
  • Cover the first layer of ladyfingers with 1/3 of the cream obtained and continue assembling until the last layer. Refrigerate the assembled tiramisu for 4 hours or overnight before serving.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the caramelized lemons: In a pan heated on medium heat, add water and sugar and mix until dissolved.
  • Keep mixing until you get a thick caramel composition. Add the lemon slices in a single layer and let them cook for 7-10 minutes.
  • Turn the slices on the other side and continue cooking. Transfer the caramelized slices to a baking sheet to cool for a few hours or overnight.
  • Garnish the tiramisu with the caramelized lemon slices and serve.