Homemade Limoncello Tiramisu Cups (Printable Page)

Refreshing limoncello and mascarpone layered dessert cups with lemon zest and ladyfingers, served chilled.

# What You'll Need:

→ Limoncello Syrup

01 - 1/2 cup limoncello liqueur
02 - 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Mascarpone Cream

05 - 1 cup mascarpone cheese, cold
06 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream, cold
07 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Assembly

10 - 20 to 24 ladyfinger biscuits, cut to fit cups
11 - Lemon zest for garnish
12 - White chocolate curls or shavings for garnish, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine limoncello, water, granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - In a large bowl, beat together mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and fluffy. Avoid overbeating to prevent curdling.
03 - Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the cooled limoncello syrup, ensuring they absorb the liquid without becoming overly saturated or falling apart.
04 - Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of each individual serving cup, breaking or trimming as needed to fit.
05 - Spoon or pipe a layer of mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers in each cup.
06 - Repeat layering with additional soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream until each cup is filled, finishing with a final layer of cream on top.
07 - Cover the cups and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and structure to set.
08 - Just before serving, garnish each cup with fresh lemon zest and optional white chocolate curls. Serve directly from refrigeration.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No baking required, making it quick and easy.
  • The bright limoncello syrup infuses fresh citrus flavor into delicate ladyfingers.
  • A luscious mascarpone cream layers perfectly for a light but indulgent dessert.
  • Individual cups make it ideal for entertaining and portion control.
  • Customizable with fruit and garnish variations to suit your taste.
02 -
  • Use cold mascarpone and cream for better whipping results.
  • Dip ladyfingers quickly to avoid sogginess and maintain structure.
  • Chill the assembled cups for at least 3 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly.
  • Try cutting ladyfingers to fit your serving cups for neat layers.
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