Limoncello Tiramisu Dessert Jars (Printable Version)

Zesty layers of limoncello-soaked ladyfingers, lemon mascarpone cream, and white chocolate in jars.

# What You'll Need:

→ Limoncello Syrup

01 - 3.4 fl oz limoncello liqueur
02 - 3.4 fl oz water
03 - 1.4 oz granulated sugar
04 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Mascarpone Cream

05 - 8.8 oz mascarpone cheese, cold
06 - 6.8 fl oz heavy cream, cold
07 - 2.8 oz powdered sugar
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Assembly

10 - 18-20 ladyfinger cookies, halved
11 - 1.8 oz white chocolate, grated or shaved for garnish
12 - Additional lemon zest for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and lemon zest. Heat gently over medium heat until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and stir in limoncello liqueur. Allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and uniform. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
03 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger half into cooled limoncello syrup without soaking. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of each serving jar.
04 - Spoon or pipe mascarpone cream over ladyfinger layer. Repeat with another layer of syrup-dipped ladyfingers, then finish with final layer of mascarpone cream.
05 - Top each jar with grated white chocolate and additional lemon zest for visual appeal and flavor enhancement.
06 - Refrigerate assembled jars for minimum 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to fully develop and meld together. Serve directly from refrigerator while chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • No baking required—ready in just 25 minutes of active prep time
  • Individual portions make serving and portion control effortless
  • A refreshing citrus twist on the beloved Italian classic
  • Impressive presentation that looks professionally made
  • Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance for stress-free entertaining
  • Perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and zesty flavors
02 -
  • Make these jars up to 24 hours in advance—the flavors actually improve as they meld together overnight
  • Keep the mascarpone and cream very cold for the fluffiest, most stable cream
  • Use good-quality limoncello for the best flavor—it makes a noticeable difference
  • Don't skip the cooling step for the syrup—dipping ladyfingers in hot liquid will make them disintegrate
  • Invest in clear glass jars to show off the beautiful layers
  • For perfectly clean layers, wipe the inside of the jar with a paper towel after adding each component
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