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Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu


  • Author: sarah
  • Total Time: 240 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful twist on traditional tiramisu, featuring cherry and amaretto flavors, perfect for family nights and small parties.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup espresso, cooled
  • 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
  • 1 package ladyfingers
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Whisk mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mix.
  4. Mix cooled espresso and amaretto in a shallow dish.
  5. Dip each ladyfinger briefly in the espresso mix.
  6. Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in your dish.
  7. Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  8. Scatter half the chopped cherries over the cream.
  9. Add a second layer of dipped ladyfingers on top.
  10. Spread the remaining mascarpone mixture over the second layer.
  11. Top with the rest of the chopped cherries.
  12. Cover the dish and chill for at least 240 minutes.
  13. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.

Notes

Allow the tiramisu to chill overnight for the best texture. Add cocoa powder right before serving to keep it fresh.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: tiramisu, cherry, dessert, amaretto, Italian dessert