Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
A delightful twist on the classic tiramisu, featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, sweet cherries, and a touch of amaretto liqueur.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 package ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup strong coffee, cooled
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whip cream and sugar in a bowl until soft peaks form. Fold in the mascarpone cheese until well combined.
- Mix the chopped cherries with the amaretto liqueur. Let them mingle for a few moments.
- Prepare each ladyfinger by dipping them briefly in the cooled coffee. Layer them in a serving dish.
- Build half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then layer half of the cherry mixture on top.
- Repeat the process with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone, and cherries.
- Dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle chocolate shavings if desired.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, make a day in advance. Use fresh cherries if available, but frozen can be used as a substitute. Be gentle when folding in the mascarpone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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