Description
A no-bake, refreshing dessert with layers of Limoncello-soaked ladyfingers and a luscious mascarpone cream, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 pieces Ladyfinger biscuits (Savoiardi)
- 1 cup (about 225g) Mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240ml) Heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup (80ml) Limoncello liqueur
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- 1 cup Fresh berries (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat mascarpone cheese until smooth. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone, then add sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir gently until smooth.
- Pour Limoncello into a shallow bowl. For a lighter flavor, dilute with a little water.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the Limoncello. Line the bottom of a loaf pan with a layer of soaked ladyfingers.
- Spread a generous layer of mascarpone cream on top.
- Repeat layering soaked ladyfingers and cream until ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cream.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute Limoncello with lemon juice mixed with simple syrup. Chill overnight for best results. Fresh lemon zest enhances flavor. Serve with fresh berries, whipped cream, or lemon curls for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Limoncello Cake, no bake dessert, lemon cake, Italian dessert, mascarpone, summer cake