Lemon Tiramisu

Name: Lemon Tiramisu
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix; 1 cup 2% milk; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 2/3 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons sugar; 24 crisp ladyfinger cookies; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 9 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Indulge in a twist on the classic Italian dessert, the perfect blend of zesty citrus and creamy decadence with our homemade lemon tiramisu. This dessert features vibrant lemon flavors layered with velvety mascarpone and ladyfinger biscuits soaked in a sweet lemon juice bath.

Ingredients

1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar
24 crisp ladyfinger cookies
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Directions

Beat first 5 ingredients on medium speed until blended, 2-3 minutes (do not overbeat).
Whisk lemon juice and sugar in a shallow bowl until sugar is dissolved. Quickly dip 8 ladyfingers into lemon juice, allowing excess to drip off; place in a single layer in an 8-in. square dish. Spread a third of the mascarpone mixture over top. Repeat layers twice.
Sprinkle with lemon zest. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 350 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

I created this recipe to please everyone in my family. It's a cross between cheesecake and tiramisu, with a refreshing lemony flavor. Garnish with fresh berries if you have them on hand. —Monica Marolt, Willowick, Ohio

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