Description
A delightful dessert combining the rich flavors of cherries and Amaretto in a classic tiramisu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or jarred cherries, pitted and halved or whole
- 1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 16 ladyfingers
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Shaved dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Macerate the Cherries: In a small bowl, combine the cherries with Amaretto liqueur and granulated sugar. Stir well and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare the Mascarpone Cream: In a large mixing bowl, add the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the Fillings: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Layer the Ladyfingers: Dip each ladyfinger in cooled espresso and line the bottom of a square or rectangular dish.
- Add the First Layer of Cream and Cherries: Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and spoon half of the cherry mixture over the cream.
- Repeat Layers: Dip remaining ladyfingers in espresso and arrange on top of the cherry layer. Spread remaining mascarpone filling and cherry mixture on top.
- Finish and Chill: Dust the top with cocoa powder and shaved chocolate if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Make sure not to soak the ladyfingers too long in the espresso to avoid sogginess.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg