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In a large mixing bowl, blend the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
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In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and airy.
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In a shallow dish, combine the orange juice with 1/2 cup of the orange liqueur and stir to blend.
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Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the orange juice mixture, ensuring they are moistened but not saturated. Arrange a single layer of ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
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Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. Evenly distribute half of the strawberry preserves, then top with half of the sliced strawberries.
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Repeat with a second layer of dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, strawberry preserves, and fresh strawberries.
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Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup orange liqueur over the top layer. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to develop and ladyfingers to soften.
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Slice portions and serve chilled.