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Creamy Tiramisu in a Jar Recipe with Rich Espresso Layers Easy and Perfect

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A no-fuss, creamy tiramisu in a jar featuring velvety mascarpone cream and rich espresso-soaked ladyfingers. Perfect for quick preparation, entertaining, and nostalgic comfort in every spoonful.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
  • 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 24 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi), store-bought or homemade
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
  • Dark chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brew 1 ½ cups (360 ml) of strong espresso or coffee. Pour into a shallow dish and stir in 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur if using. Let it cool completely (about 15 minutes).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 oz mascarpone cheese with ⅓ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gently mix with a spatula until smooth.
  3. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
  4. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture carefully to keep it light and airy.
  5. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso mixture for about 1 second per side to avoid sogginess. The cookie should be moist but hold its shape.
  6. Line the bottom of each jar with 2-3 soaked ladyfingers.
  7. Spoon a generous layer (about ¼ cup / 60 ml) of the mascarpone cream over the soaked ladyfingers and smooth evenly.
  8. Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by another layer of mascarpone cream. Repeat for two or three layers depending on jar size, finishing with a cream layer.
  9. Cover the jars with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  10. Just before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder using a sifter and add dark chocolate shavings if desired.

Notes

Do not over-soak ladyfingers to avoid sogginess; dip about 1 second per side. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid butter formation. Keep bowls and cream chilled for best whipping results. Gently fold mascarpone and whipped cream to maintain airiness. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture. Coffee liqueur is optional and can be replaced with vanilla or almond extract. For vegan or gluten-free versions, use appropriate substitutes as noted.

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