Elegant Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
A delightful twist on the classic tiramisu featuring creamy mascarpone, coffee-dipped ladyfingers, and fresh cherries with a touch of Amaretto.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 1/2 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 24 ladyfingers
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the brewed espresso and Amaretto.
- Soak the Ladyfingers: Dip each ladyfinger into the espresso-Amaretto mixture quickly.
- Whip the Cream: In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Blend the Mascarpone: In another bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- Create the Creamy Filling: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese.
- Assemble the Layers: In a serving dish, layer half of the dipped ladyfingers, followed by half of the mascarpone mixture, and half of the cherries. Repeat the layers.
- Chill in the Fridge: Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare for Serving: Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and top with additional cherries.
Notes
Use high-quality espresso and Amaretto for the best flavor. Allow the dessert to chill overnight for improved flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg