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Lemon Tiramisu

Name: Lemon Tiramisu
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 8 hard Italian ladyfingers (cut into thirds); 1 cup good quality store-bought lemon curd; Candy lemon wheels, for garnish

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Lemon Tiramisu

Ingredients

8 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 hard Italian ladyfingers (cut into thirds)
1 cup good quality store-bought lemon curd
Candy lemon wheels, for garnish

Steps

In a small bowl, add the lemon juice and sugar and whisk together until the sugar is dissolved.
In a large bowl, add mascarpone, heavy cream, sugar and vanilla and beat with a hand mixer until soft peaks appear.
To assemble, dip the ladyfingers into the lemon mixture and divide into 4 small glass ramekins. Add 6 pieces per cup. Top the ladyfingers with a big scoop of lemon curd, then top with whipped mascarpone. Garnish with candied lemon wheel.