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Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu

A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining the rich flavors of mascarpone, heavy cream, and cherries with amaretto liqueur.

  • Total Time: 240 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Cherries, fresh pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cherry juice
  • 2 tbsp Cherry preserves
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup Dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 package Ladyfingers
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 cups Mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup Amaretto liqueur

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the cherries, cherry juice, cherry preserves, and amaretto liqueur. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, adding granulated sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Then fold in the mascarpone cheese.
  3. Dip each ladyfinger in the cherry juice mixture and layer in a dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  4. Layer the remaining ladyfingers on top, then add the rest of the mascarpone mixture.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  6. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chopped dark chocolate.

Notes

Serve chilled, and pair with coffee or tea. Can be topped with whipped cream or fresh cherries for an extra touch.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: tiramisu, dessert, cherries, amaretto, Italian dessert