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Creamy Coffee Tiramisu in Mason Jars

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A quick and easy layered dessert featuring coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a light mascarpone cream, served in individual Mason jars for convenience and charm.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) strong brewed espresso or very strong coffee
  • 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for coffee soak)
  • 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar (for cream layer)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 24 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
  • Dark chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brew 1 ½ cups (360 ml) of strong espresso or coffee. While still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar until dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, ⅓ cup (65 g) sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add ½ cup (120 ml) cold heavy cream to the mascarpone mixture. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Be careful not to overwhip.
  4. Quickly dip each ladyfinger biscuit into the cooled coffee soak for 1-2 seconds per side. They should be moist but not soggy. Lay them out on a plate.
  5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mascarpone cream into the bottom of each Mason jar. Add a layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers (2-3 broken pieces per jar). Follow with another 2 tablespoons of cream. Repeat layers until jars are nearly full, finishing with a cream layer.
  6. Cover jars with lids or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Before serving, dust the tops generously with unsweetened cocoa powder using a sifter. Optionally, add dark chocolate shavings.

Notes

Use room temperature mascarpone for smooth whipping. Do not over-soak ladyfingers to avoid mushiness. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute mascarpone with vegan cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut cream; use vegan sponge cake instead of ladyfingers. Adjust sugar to taste for lower sugar option.

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Keywords: tiramisu, coffee dessert, mascarpone, layered dessert, Mason jars, easy tiramisu, no bake dessert

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