Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu, a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert. Layers of mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and juicy cherries infused with amaretto create a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cherries:
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
Cream Mixture:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other:
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur (for dipping)
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Extra cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Macerate the Cherries: Combine cherries, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons amaretto in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Cream: Beat mascarpone until smooth. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form, then fold into mascarpone.
- Assemble the Tiramisu: Dip ladyfingers in coffee-amaretto mixture and layer in a dish with the cream mixture and macerated cherries. Repeat layers.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with cherries before serving.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, use almond extract and cherry juice as substitutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Layering
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
