Tiramisù al limoncello

mascarpone cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter texture and is often more affordable.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

limoncello

🥗Healthier: lemon juice + simple syrup

💰Cheaper: lemon extract

Lemon juice and syrup provide a similar flavor without the cost.

ladyfingers

🥗Healthier: sponge cake

💰Cheaper: homemade biscuits

Sponge cake can be made easily at home and is lighter.

In a bowl, combine the mascarpone, egg yolks, and sugar until smooth.

In another bowl, whip the egg white until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold the whipped egg white into the mascarpone mixture.

Soak the pavesini in limoncello briefly.

Layer the soaked pavesini in a dish, followed by the mascarpone mixture.

Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone on top.

Garnish with grated lemon zest.

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