Ingredients
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix1 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon lemon extract2/3 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons sugar24 crisp ladyfinger cookies2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Preparation
Beat first 5 ingredients on medium speed until blended, 2-3 minutes (do not overbeat).
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.
Sprinkle with lemon zest. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.
