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In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, fresh raspberries, and granulated sugar. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3-4 minutes until raspberries release juice and sugar dissolves.
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Remove from heat and strain syrup through a mesh sieve into a bowl to remove seeds. Discard seeds and allow syrup to cool.
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Using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat very cold heavy cream starting on low then increasing to high speed for 3-4 minutes until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture in portions to maintain light, airy texture, avoiding overmixing.
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Dip ladyfinger cookies briefly into cooled raspberry syrup and arrange in an even layer at the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish. Break cookies if necessary to fit.
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Spread 1 cup seedless raspberry preserves evenly over the ladyfinger layer, then spread half of the mascarpone filling on top without mixing layers.
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Repeat dipping and layering ladyfinger cookies to form a second layer, followed by remaining 1 cup raspberry preserves and remaining mascarpone filling, spread evenly.
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Sprinkle the top layer evenly with grated white chocolate shavings.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow ladyfingers to soften and flavors to meld.
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Remove from refrigerator and arrange fresh raspberries on top in rows. Optionally, sprinkle an additional 1-2 tablespoons of white chocolate shavings for garnish.