LIMONCELLO TIRAMISU

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We love everything about this wonderful dessert-from the light lemon flavor and creamy Mascarpone to the crunchy, crushed macaroon on top. We think you'll enjoy it too.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons limoncello
LEMON CURD:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/2 cups cold water
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
CREAM FILLING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
ASSEMBLY:
3 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split
4 macaroon cookies, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in limoncello; set aside., For lemon curd, in another saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter. Gently stir in lemon juice and zest. Cool to room temperature without stirring., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold cheese and whipped cream into lemon curd., Arrange a third of the ladyfingers on the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan. Drizzle with a third of the syrup; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Sprinkle with cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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