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Golden Lemon Tiramisu Cannoli Cups with Mascarpone Cream

These delightful cannoli cups feature a blend of lemon and mascarpone cream, creating a refreshing twist on a traditional Italian dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cannoli cups
  • 12 pieces mini cannoli shells or baked phyllo cups
  • 10 pieces ladyfingers, broken into small pieces
  • 120 ml cooled espresso or strong coffee
  • 1 tbsp sugar
For the mascarpone cream
  • 250 g mascarpone cheese Store-bought mascarpone can be used.
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 70 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 120 g lemon curd
For garnish
  • to taste powdered sugar For garnish
  • to taste extra lemon zest For garnish
  • to taste crushed pistachios For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix the cooled espresso with sugar until dissolved.
  2. Place a few broken ladyfinger pieces into each cannoli cup.
  3. Lightly spoon espresso over the ladyfingers, just enough to soften them without making the cups soggy.
  4. In a bowl, combine mascarpone, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
  7. Spoon or pipe the lemon mascarpone cream into each cup.
  8. Add a small swirl of lemon curd on top of every cup.
  9. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Present your Golden Lemon Tiramisu Cannoli Cups on a beautiful platter, garnished with hints of powdered sugar and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios.
  2. They are best enjoyed chilled, allowing the flavors to meld in delightful harmony.
Storage
  1. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy within two days for the freshest taste.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, consider incorporating a touch of limoncello into the espresso mixture. Feel free to play with the flavors; swap the lemon for orange zest or integrate different flavored curds for a unique twist.