Limoncello Tiramisu Recipe

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Limoncello Tiramisu
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Ingredients:

  • 4 oz water
  • 4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice (grind remaining zest from lemons)
  • 8 oz sugar
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 lemons , zest of
  • candied citron peel (can buy at any dried food section at supermarket) (optional)
  • 18 crisp italian ladyfingers (as many as needed)

Directions:

  1. MAKE THE SYRUP:
  2. Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil and reduce heat to a low simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from flame and allow to cool down.
  4. PREPARE & ASSEMBLE TIRAMISU:.
  5. Beat together yolks and 4 tbls of sugar, limoncello in a large bowl over a bain marie (pot of boiling water) to make a zabaglione until thick and foamy, about 4 minutes.
  6. Be careful not to overheat - will cook eggs.
  7. Let it cool off and then fold in mascarpone cheese, lemon zest and candied citron to a smooth, creamy texture.
  8. In a clean separate bowl using an electric mixer, beat whites while adding remaining 1 tsp sugar slowly.
  9. Beat whites to a stiff peak.
  10. Then fold in egg whites with the mascarpone mixture.
  11. Do not over mix.
  12. Just until combined.
  13. Soak ladyfingers in limoncello syrup mixture, soaking it about 2-4 seconds, (depending on what type you have. Do not over soak) and transfer to an 8-inch glass baking dish (2-quart capacity).
  14. Repeat until one full layer of ladyfingers are arranged in bottom of dish, trimming as needed to fit snugly.
  15. Spread a quarter of an inch of mascarpone mixture evenly over ladyfingers.
  16. Make another layer in same manner with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
  17. Chill tiramisu, covered.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 479.44 Kcal (2007 kJ)
Calories from fat 273.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.4g 47%
Cholesterol 166.05mg 55%
Sodium 71.21mg 3%
Potassium 61.14mg 1%
Total Carbs 46.96g 16%
Sugars 39.96g 160%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 2%
Protein 7.64g 15%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 24%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 99.3mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 267.4 Kcal (1120 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.96g 47%
Cholesterol 92.61mg 55%
Sodium 39.72mg 3%
Potassium 34.1mg 1%
Total Carbs 26.19g 16%
Sugars 22.28g 160%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 2%
Protein 4.26g 15%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 24%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 55.4mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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