Ingredients
Method
Raspberry Jam:
- In a saucepan, combine 500 g frozen raspberries, 100 g granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Heat over medium until the berries are thawed.
- Once bubbling, reduce the heat to a simmer, occasionally mashing the raspberries with a spoon.
- Simmer for 23-25 minutes, until thickened. To test, drag your finger through the jam on a spoon—if it holds, it’s ready!
- Pour the jam into a shallow bowl, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Raspberry Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine 100 g granulated sugar, 120 g water, and 30 g frozen raspberries. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Let it simmer for 3 minutes, then strain the mixture into a bowl, discarding the solids.
- Add 3 tablespoons of limoncello, mixing well, and allow the syrup to cool.
Mascarpone Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine 450 g cold mascarpone cheese, 120 g powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla paste. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip 480 g cold heavy cream until medium-stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until just combined.
Assembly:
- Choose a 27x20 cm or 23x23 cm pan and add a dollop of mascarpone filling to the bottom.
- Dip ladyfinger cookies briefly in the raspberry syrup, then layer them in the pan.
- Add half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers, followed by half of the raspberry jam. Repeat the layering with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, spread the remaining raspberry jam on top and garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.
