Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
A delightful twist on the classic tiramisu, featuring a blend of creamy mascarpone, coffee, and the fruity brightness of cherries, enhanced by amaretto liqueur.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the coffee mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee with the amaretto liqueur.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture briefly and layer them in the serving dish.
- Whisk together the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Add a layer of halved cherries on top.
- Repeat with another round of dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and more cherries.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Don’t over dip the ladyfingers; they should be moist but not soggy. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://www.nailzspa.com/cherry-amaretto-tiramisu/