Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu: An Indulgent Twist on a Classic Dessert
A luscious dessert that combines the rich flavors of cherry and amaretto with classic tiramisu.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 2 cups espresso, cooled
- 12 ladyfinger cookies
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese and sugar. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
- Add the chopped cherries and amaretto to the mixture and gently combine.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso and layer them in a dish.
- Spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layers until ingredients are used up, ending with a mascarpone layer on top.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute amaretto with almond extract.
- Letting the tiramisu sit overnight enhances the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu, dessert, indulgent dessert, classic dessert