Strawberry and Limoncello Tiramisù
A summery twist on the Italian classic! Who doesn't love a Limoncello in the summer?!!
Strawberry and Limoncello Tiramisù
4
30 minutes
4 hours
Mediterranean
Deserts
A summery twist on the Italian classic! Who doesn't love a Limoncello in the summer?!!
Ingredients
- 12 savoiardi biscuits
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 330ml double cream
- 3-4 tbsp icing sugar
- 100ml limoncello liquor
- 250g fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 100 ml water
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Toppings
- 4 strawberries
- Mint leaves
- Lemon slices
Directions
- Place the water, 1tbsp of caster sugar and the lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil and gently simmer for 5 mins. Let cool down completely then add 50ml of limoncello liquor and mix well. Set aside.
- Wash and chop the strawberries. Place them in a small mixing bowl. Add 1 tbsp of caster sugar and mix.
- In a large mixing bowl add the mascarpone cheese, double cream, icing sugar and the remaining limoncello liquor.
- Mix with an electric mixer for 4-5 mins. Set aside.
- Get 4 glasses. Dip the savoiardi in the cooled bagna, one at a time, and create a layer of soaked biscuits in each glass.
- Cover with a generous tablespoon of the mascarpone mixture.
- Top with a tablespoon of strawberries.
- Repeat twice, the second time omitting the chopped strawberries.
- Top each glass with a strawberry, cut in half, some mint leaves and a small lemon slice.
- Transfer the glasses to the fridge and let set for 4 hours.
- Enjoy!