If you need a crowd-pleasing dessert that has freshness written all over it, our Lemon-Blueberry Tiramisu should be on the menu. This spin on classic tiramisu is bursting with berry lemony flavor. Delicate ladyfingers are soaked in lemon and layered with creamy mascarpone and whipped cream. Antioxidant-rich blueberry compote is swirled into each layer, with fresh blueberries on top for a blast of fresh blueberry flavor. It’s tangy and creamy with the perfect amount of sweetness—a dessert to impress. Keep reading for our expert tips on technique, shortcuts and a fun, adult-friendly flavor twist.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
- If you want a stronger, adults-only lemon flavor, you can dip the ladyfingers in limoncello.
- Whisking some of the whipped cream into the mascarpone helps lighten the mixture, making it easier to fold in the remaining whipped cream.
- To save time, you can use a prepared blueberry compote, jam or preserve. And opt for store-bought whipped cream, although freshly made is much tastier.
Nutrition Notes
- Blueberries, whether they are fresh or frozen, are a nutrition powerhouse. Known for their benefits on brain health and cognition, blueberries offer fiber, vitamin C and potassium. Their deep blue-purple color signifies that they are rich in anthocyanins, which are antioxidants that are beneficial for heart health and reducing the risk of cancer.
- Lemons, like other citrus fruits, are an excellent source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can sometimes degrade with heat, but when the fruit is used fresh, as in part of this recipe, you can be sure the vitamin C is there. Vitamin C is necessary for collagen synthesis, which helps maintain skin and nails, and healthy joints.
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Grennwood.
