Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is a luscious twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone cream and sweet cherry-Amaretto layers.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 2 tbsp Amaretto liqueur
- 24 ladyfingers
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tbsp cherry preserves
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- 1. Mix espresso and Amaretto in a shallow dish.
- 2. Dip ladyfingers briefly in the espresso mixture; layer in a serving dish.
- 3. Beat mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and stiff peaks form.
- 4. Spread half the mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers.
- 5. Layer cherries and cherry preserves over the mascarpone.
- 6. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- 7. Dust top with cocoa powder.
- 8. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use good quality mascarpone for best texture.
- Fresh cherries add brightness but frozen works well.
- Adjust liqueur amount to taste or substitute with almond extract.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cherry amaretto tiramisu, fruit tiramisu, no-bake dessert, layered dessert
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