Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is a fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert. Made with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, Amaretto-infused cherries, and cocoa, it’s indulgent yet refreshing, perfect for special occasions or dinner parties.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
1 tablespoon sugar
16 ladyfingers
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brewed espresso, cooled
Cocoa powder, for dusting
Shaved dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Toss cherries with Amaretto and sugar, then let sit for 10 minutes.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold mascarpone into the whipped cream until smooth.
- Briefly dip ladyfingers in cooled espresso, avoiding oversoaking.
- Arrange a layer of ladyfingers in a serving dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, then add a layer of cherries.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, remaining mascarpone cream, and more cherries.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with shaved dark chocolate if desired.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Frozen cherries can be used if thawed and drained.
Replace Amaretto with Kirsch, rum, or cherry juice for variation.
Mascarpone is key for creaminess, but cream cheese works as a substitute.
Make in a trifle dish or individual glasses for presentation.
Best chilled overnight for full flavor development.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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