LIMONCELLO TIRA MI SU (TIRAMISU)

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Love Limoncello and from Lidia's Italy cooking show comes a recipe I am determined to make. Found the recipe on her site. Times are a guess since I haven't yet attempted it. No less than 2 hour refrigeration, overnight is best.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup pasteurized egg yolk
1 1/2 cups pasteurized egg whites
1 cup sugar
3 lemons, zest of
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
35 ladyfingers
2 lbs mascarpone cheese
4 cups limoncello
2 cups simple syrup

Steps:

  • Whip whites and ½ cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Mix yolks with remaining sugar, add mascarpone cheese, lemon oil and lemon zest. Mix well making sure that there are no lumps. Fold in whites.
  • Combine the four cups of Limoncello liquor with the 2 cups of simple syrup (this will be used to moisten the lady fingers).
  • After dipping the lady fingers in the mixture form one layer of lady fingers at bottom spread a layer of the lemon mascarpone on top repeat once. Reserve leftover Limoncello mixture.
  • You should let the tira mi su set for at least 2 hours before serving, overnight is ideal.
  • CANDIED LEMON CHIPS:.
  • Slice lemon into very thin slices dip into 3 cups simple syrup lay flat on silk pad lined sheet tray and bake at 200°F until crisp, about 2 hours (used for garnish).
  • CANDIED KUMQUATS:.
  • Cut kumquats in half and remove pits.
  • Place in pot with 3 cups simple syrup (enough to cover kumquats) and let simmer slowly, cook the kumquats until they become translucent (used for garnish).
  • Take left over Limoncello and simple syrup mixture and add 1 teaspoons of cornstarch for a sauce to garnish the plate.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 304.5, Sodium 104.9, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 25.1, Protein 9.1

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