Limoncello Tiramisu Dessert Jars (Printer-Friendly)

Layers of lemon mascarpone cream and limoncello-soaked ladyfingers topped with 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Assembly

10 - 18 to 20 ladyfingers, halved
11 - 1.8 oz white chocolate, grated or shaved for garnish
12 - Extra lemon zest for garnish

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Refreshingly different from traditional tiramisu with bright lemon flavor
  • No baking required — ready in just 25 minutes of prep
  • Individual jars make elegant, portable servings perfect for entertaining
  • Can be made up to 24 hours ahead for stress-free hosting
  • Beautiful presentation with minimal effort
02 -
  • Let the limoncello syrup cool completely before dipping to prevent the cream from melting
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create beautiful white chocolate curls instead of grating
  • Zest lemons before juicing them for easier handling
  • Don't over-soak the ladyfingers — a quick dip is sufficient
  • Make these jars the night before to allow flavors to fully develop
  • Use room-temperature mascarpone if it's too firm to blend smoothly
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