Description
A refreshing twist on classic tiramisu, this version combines mascarpone cream with blueberry compote, lemon zest, and soft ladyfingers. Light, fruity, and perfect for spring or summer desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 200ml heavy cream or 3 whipped egg whites
- 200g ladyfingers (savoiardi biscuits)
- 200g fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp sugar (for compote)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder or dried blueberry dust (for topping)
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 tbsp blueberry liqueur or limoncello
- 100g white chocolate, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the blueberry compote: In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp sugar. Simmer over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Make the mascarpone cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks with caster sugar until pale and thick. Add the mascarpone and mix until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream or whipped egg whites. Add vanilla extract, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Assemble the tiramisu: Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled blueberry compote. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the base of a serving dish. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped biscuits and the remaining cream.
- Chill and serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture and flavor. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder or blueberry powder. Garnish with fresh blueberries, mint leaves, or shaved white chocolate if desired.
Notes
This dessert can be prepared 1 day in advance. For a stronger flavor, add a splash of blueberry liqueur or limoncello to the compote after cooking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: blueberry tiramisu, lemon tiramisu, mascarpone dessert, no bake summer dessert, fruity tiramisu