LIMONCELLO GINGER TIRAMISU

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When I go to an Italian restaurant, I usually order tiramisu for dessert if it's on the menu. I love it as a summer dessert since it's so light. I got to thinking, why not play around with the traditional recipe and do something a little different? I used limoncello, in keeping with the Italian vibe, and added a little ginger for some zing. It's so light and refreshing, a perfect end to a summer meal on a hot night. I like making this when I serve grilled chicken Parmesan. The best part is that you can make it completely in advance.

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     dessert

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1 (6-inch) piece of ginger, finely chopped
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1 (10-ounce) jar lemon curd
1 cup heavy cream, whipped to medium peaks
1/3 cup limoncello (Italian lemon liqueur)
1 (7-ounce) package crisp ladyfingers (Savoiardi, 24 total)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water, sugar, and ginger to a boil, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand until completely cool.
  • Put the mascarpone in a large bowl and fold it a few times with a large rubber spatula to loosen it. Stir the lemon curd and add it to the mascarpone. Using the spatula, gently fold the curd into the mascarpone until just combined and no streaks of white remain. Add a third of the whipped cream and fold lightly to combine; add the remaining whipped cream and fold gently, turning the bowl, until the mixture is homogeneous and no streaks of white remain.
  • Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a shallow dish, pressing on the ginger to remove as much liquid as possible. Add the limoncello to the syrup and stir to combine.
  • Briefly dipping both sides of half of the ladyfingers into the ginger-limoncello mixture (to moisten the cookies but not soak them), line the bottom of an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking dish or cake pan with 6 ladyfingers in 2 rows, trimming the edges to fit if necessary. (Place the trimmings in a small bowl and steal a spoonful of the filling to dollop over them and enjoy as a private little cook's treat.)
  • Pour half of the lemon cream mixture into the pan, and with a small offset spatula, spread the filling evenly over the ladyfingers. Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers, trimming them exactly like the first layer; you may need to flip them over in the syrup in order to dip both sides once the syrup begins to run out. Spread the remaining cream over the top. Lightly cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and preferably overnight.
  • To serve, slice with a warm dry knife.

jawad JA
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I'm not a big fan of limoncello, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The limoncello flavor was subtle and complemented the ginger perfectly. The tiramisu was light and fluffy, and the coffee mixture was just right.


LuxeStyle Curtains
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I made this tiramisu for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Peyton Evans
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The ginger in this tiramisu was a bit too overpowering for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more subtle flavor. Otherwise, the dessert was very good.


Rubel Jomadar
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This tiramisu was a delightful fusion of flavors! The limoncello and ginger added a refreshing twist to the classic dessert. The mascarpone filling was smooth and creamy, and the ladyfingers were perfectly soaked in the coffee mixture. I would defini