Lemon Tiramisu

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I created this lemon tiramisu to please everyone in my family. It's a cross between cheesecake and tiramisu with a refreshing lemony flavor. Garnish with fresh berries if you have them on hand.

Lemon Tiramisu

Average Rating: 3.833333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling
YIELD: 9 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 24 crisp ladyfinger cookies
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Instructions

  • 1. Beat first five ingredients on medium speed until blended, 2-3 minutes (do not overbeat).
  • 2. Whisk lemon juice and sugar in a shallow bowl until sugar is dissolved. Quickly dip eight ladyfingers into lemon juice, allowing excess to drip off; place in a single layer in an 8-in. square dish. Spread a third of the mascarpone mixture over top. Repeat layers twice.
  • 3. Sprinkle with lemon zest. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 350 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

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