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Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu

Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu

The Crispy Chef
A delightful twist on classic tiramisu, this Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu layers rich mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and sweet-tart cherries soaked in amaretto liqueur. It’s a show-stopping dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make and perfect for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Spatula
  • Sieve for dusting cocoa
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Amaretto Layer:

  • 2 cups fresh cherries pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp amaretto liqueur
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Mascarpone Cream:

  • 16 oz mascarpone cheese room temp
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp amaretto liqueur
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Assembly:

  • 24 –30 ladyfingers savoiardi
  • 1 cup strong coffee or espresso cooled
  • 2 tbsp amaretto liqueur
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder for dusting
  • Optional: dark chocolate shavings

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cherry Mixture:

  • Combine pitted cherries, sugar, amaretto, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes to release juices.

Make the Mascarpone Cream:

  • Beat mascarpone until smooth. Separately, whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone. Add amaretto and fold again until just combined.

Prepare the Coffee Soak:

  • Mix coffee and amaretto in a shallow dish.

Assemble the Tiramisu:

  • Quickly dip ladyfingers in coffee mixture (1 second per side). Layer half in a 9x13 dish. Spread with half the mascarpone cream. Spoon over half the cherry mixture with juices. Repeat layers. Dust top with cocoa powder and optionally chocolate shavings.

Chill:

  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Substitute amaretto with 1 tsp almond extract + 2 tbsp cherry juice for a non-alcoholic version.
Frozen cherries work well if fresh aren't available.
Tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
Try layering in cups for mini individual tiramisus.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 28g
Keyword amaretto dessert, cherry tiramisu
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