Lemon Tiramisu

Lemon Tiramisu

Valentine's Day Dessert

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2h
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 2h 20m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (36 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

367
Calories
23.4g
Fat
32.2g
Carbohydrate
9.6g
Protein
128mg
Cholesterol
121mg
Sodium
Lemon Tiramisu

Recipe Description

Feel the love with this Valentine’s Day, loved up, Lemon Tiramisu dessert. Served in individual glasses with layers of vanilla and mascarpone cheese between soft ladyfingers and lemon curd, the flavors complement each other beautifully. Garnish with blueberries and fresh thyme leaves for a touch of finesse and a broadened taste palette.

To make Lemon Tiramisu, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Lemon Tiramisu

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine mascarpone mixture

    5 min
    Step 1 - Lemon Tiramisu

    In a mixing bowl, stir 1 (8 oz) container mascarpone cheese, ½ cup confectioners’ sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract together until just combined.

  2. 2

    Beat cream

    2 min
    Step 2 - Lemon Tiramisu

    Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat 1 cup of whipping cream until soft peaks form.

  3. 3

    Combine mascarpone and cream

    2 min
    Step 3 - Lemon Tiramisu

    Combine the whipped cream with mascarpone mixture.

  4. 4

    Pipe mixture

    1 min
    Step 4 - Lemon Tiramisu

    Transfer the mascarpone mixture to a zip-top plastic freezer bag and snip 1 corner to make a ½-inch hole or just use a piping bag.

  5. 5

    Portion tiramisu

    10 min
    Step 5 - Lemon TiramisuStep 5 - Lemon Tiramisu

    Place 1 ladyfinger half into each glass and add 1½ teaspoons of lemon curd on top, then pipe a small dollop of the mascarpone mixture from the piping bag and repeat layers with remaining ingredients.

  6. 6

    Add toppings and chill

    2h
    Step 6 - Lemon Tiramisu

    Garnish with blueberries and thyme on top. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours to chill.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Lemon Tiramisu

    Serve chilled and enjoy!

Valentine’s Day just got more lovely with this Lemon Tiramisu recipe. Let us know if you add this idea to your menu and how much your partner fell in love with it when you tag us online at #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (36 reviews)
Katherine Brown
June 5, 2025
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I made this Lemon Tiramisu for my husband's birthday! It was super easy and everyone loved the fresh flavors.

Megan Smith
February 1, 2025
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So easy, love!

Wanda Smith
April 18, 2024
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Totally awesome! Made this for a get together, and everyone was wow'd! So light and zesty, I didn’t wanna share!

Katie
January 5, 2024
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OMG, this Lemon Tiramisu is lit! 😍 I made it for a small get together and it was a huge hit! Super easy to whip up and those layers of flavor are just bomb! Gonna make it again for my fam this weekend!

Bruno Martínez
October 12, 2023
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Hice este Lemon Tiramisu para una cena con amigos y fue un exito total. La mezcla de sabores era muy fresca, perfecto para el verano. A todos les encantó y ya me están pidiendo la receta. ¡Gracias por compartir! Es realmente sencillo de hacer.

Ursula Jennings
October 5, 2023
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Superb. I made the Lemon Tiramisu for my book club, and it was a hit. Everybody loved the refreshing taste and the creamy layers. I always struggle with desserts, but this one was simple to follow and absolutely delicious. I will definitely make it again.

Sarah Johnson
October 3, 2023
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Delicious!

Peter Johnson
November 30, 2022
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This Lemon Tiramisu is simply great! I made it for our family gathering and everyone loved it. The layers of lemon curd and mascarpone are dreamy. It reminded me of the first time I cooked for my wife when we were dating. What a hit it was! Can't wait to make it again.

Valérie Dupont
October 30, 2022
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Superb lemon flavor

Nate74
April 27, 2022
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Superb! Delightful dessert.

Xanthe Johnson
February 3, 2022
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Absolutely! I made this Lemon Tiramisu for our anniversary, and it was a hit. The refreshing lemon and creamy mascarpone were perfect together. My husband couldn't get enough of it. I've never had a dessert so delightful!

George
January 27, 2022
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Absolutely smashing, this Lemon Tiramisu is a keeper! Made it for the missus on our anniversary, and she was over the moon. The zesty lemon and creamy mascarpone just sing together. Plus, it's dead easy to whip up. Definitely gonna impress mates at the next dinner party! Cheers, Cook.me!

Isabella
May 28, 2021
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I made this Lemon Tiramisu for our anniversary and it was sooo delish! The flavors brightened up our night and my husband loved it. Definitely making it again for family gatherings.

Tammy Johnson
November 29, 2020
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This Lemon Tiramisu is totally my jam! Made it for my hubby on V-Day, and he was blown away. Super easy and fresh, love the lemon zing with the creamy layers.

Maryjane Jedziniak
May 6, 2020
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Wow wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did thanks so much!

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