Description
This Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a luscious cherry and amaretto topping. The perfect balance of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors, this tiramisu is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cherry Amaretto Layer:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Mascarpone Cream:
- 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
For the Tiramisu:
- 24 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
- Cocoa powder, for dusting (optional)
- Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Amaretto Layer: In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, amaretto, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cherries soften and the syrup thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Prepare the Mascarpone Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and amaretto liqueur until smooth and creamy. You can use an electric mixer to speed up the process. Whisk until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Tiramisu: In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee and amaretto liqueur. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, making sure they are soaked but not soggy, and arrange them in a single layer in the bottom of a 9×9-inch or similar-sized serving dish.
- Layer the Tiramisu: Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, smoothing it into an even layer. Spoon half of the cherry amaretto mixture over the cream. Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cherry amaretto mixture.
- Chill: Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up.
- Serve & Enjoy: Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with shaved chocolate or chocolate curls, if desired. Enjoy this decadent dessert with a cup of coffee or after a lovely meal.
Notes
- The cherry amaretto mixture can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a stronger cherry flavor, you can increase the amount of cherries or add more amaretto to the syrup.
- This tiramisu can be made a day ahead, allowing the flavors to deepen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg