Lemon Tiramisu

TOTAL TIME:

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

YIELD: 9 servings.

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. —Monica Marolt, Willowick, Ohio

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

Directions:

1. Beat first 5 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 8 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.

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