Limoncello Tiramisu

Limoncello Tiramisu

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 ounces mascarpone
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. lemon zest
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 30 ladyfingers
  • 1 cup limoncello
  • 1 large lemon, cut into ¼-inch slices

Instructions
 

  • Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, mascarpone and sugar until light and creamy. 
  • Add in the lemon juice, lemon extract, vanilla extract and lemon zest; beat until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks are formed.
  • Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese and mascarpone mixture.
  • Dip the lady fingers into the limoncello – quickly in and out – do not soak. 
  • Set the dipped ladyfingers into a single layer in the bottom of the trifle bowl or serving dish.  
  • At any time, cut the ladyfingers to fit into spaces while layering; a serrated knife works very well to cut ladyfingers without breaking them; use a light back-and-forth sawing motion for best results.
  • Top the first layer of ladyfingers with a cup of the mascarpone mixture; smooth it out to a flat layer.
  • Next, dip one ladyfinger, at a time, into the limoncello and place it against the side of the trifle bowl, pushing the bottom end gently into the layer of mascarpone to help the ladyfinger stand.
  • Work around the bowl until the perimeter has been covered with ladyfingers.
  • Push a layer of ladyfingers onto the still-exposed mascarpone layer at the bottom of the bowl.
  • Top that with one-third of the remaining mascarpone mixture.
  • Add another layer of ladyfingers and top that with another third of the mascarpone.
  • Transfer the remaining mascarpone to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  • Pipe six large dollops onto the top of the tiramisu.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. 
  • Before serving, top with fresh lemon zest, crushed ladyfingers, sliced fresh lemons and fresh mint leaves; this is an optional step.
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