Limoncello Tiramisu Dessert Jars (Printable Copy)

Zesty layers of lemon cream and limoncello-soaked ladyfingers with white chocolate topping.

# What You 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 to 20 savoiardi ladyfingers, halved
11 - 1.8 oz white chocolate, grated or shaved
12 - Extra lemon zest for garnish

# How to Make:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Heat gently until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and stir in limoncello. 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 combined. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fluffy and fully incorporated.
03 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger half into cooled limoncello syrup without soaking. Arrange a single layer at the bottom of each serving jar.
04 - Spoon or pipe mascarpone cream layer over ladyfingers in each jar. Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, then top with remaining mascarpone cream.
05 - Top each jar with grated white chocolate and a sprinkle of additional lemon zest.
06 - Refrigerate jars for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to develop and meld. Serve chilled directly from jars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required—quick assembly in just 25 minutes
  • Individual servings make portion control and presentation effortless
  • Bright lemon flavor offers a refreshing twist on traditional tiramisu
  • Make-ahead friendly—prepare up to 24 hours in advance
  • Elegant enough for dinner parties yet simple enough for weeknight indulgence
02 -
  • Keep all dairy ingredients cold to ensure the cream whips properly and holds its shape
  • Dip ladyfingers quickly—no more than 1-2 seconds per side—to avoid sogginess
  • Make these jars up to 24 hours in advance for even better flavor development
  • Use a fine grater or microplane for the lemon zest to avoid bitter white pith
  • For an alcohol-free version, substitute limoncello with lemon juice and lemon syrup
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