Lemon Hazelnut Tiramisu Recipe

Name: Lemon Hazelnut Tiramisu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 1/4 cup water; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 5 tablespoons sugar; 1 (15-ounce) container mascarpone cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup hazelnut liqueur (recommended: Frangelico); 48 soft or hard ladyfinger cookies; 1 1/4 cups lightly chopped (about 5 ounces) toasted and skinned hazelnuts; 1 lemon, zested

Servings: persons

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons sugar
1 (15-ounce) container mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup hazelnut liqueur (recommended: Frangelico)
48 soft or hard ladyfinger cookies
1 1/4 cups lightly chopped (about 5 ounces) toasted and skinned hazelnuts
1 lemon, zested

1
In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, water and sugar over medium heat.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
3
Take the pan off the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
4
Whip the cream in a large bowl until thick.
5
Add the cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of the sugar and continue to whip until the cream holds soft peaks.
6
In another bowl, cream together remaining sugar and mascarpone cheese for 30 seconds.
7
Mix 1/4 of the cream into the mascarpone.
8
Using a rubber spatula, fold in the remaining whipped cream.
9
Set aside.
10
Place the hazelnut liqueur in a small shallow bowl.
11
Dip 16 of the ladyfinger cookies in the hazelnut liqueur and line the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch serving dish or other decorative serving dish.
12
Spoon any remaining hazelnut liqueur over the dipped cookies.
13
Spread 1/3 of the mascarpone mixture over the cookies.
14
Top with 1/3 of the hazelnuts.
15
Place the lemon syrup in a small shallow bowl.
16
Dip 16 of the ladyfinger cookies in the syrup and place on top of the hazelnuts.
17
Spread 1/3 of the mascarpone mixture over the cookies.
18
Top with 1/3 hazelnuts.
19
Dip remaining cookies in remaining syrup and place on top.
20
Spoon any remaining syrup over the dipped cookies.
21
Spread with remaining mascarpone and top with remaining hazelnuts and lemon zest.
22
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.
23
Remove the tiramisu from the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), 1/4 cup water, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, and more.

Yes, Lemon Hazelnut Tiramisu falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Lemon Hazelnut Tiramisu

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Variations & substitutions

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