Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu: An Indulgent Twist on Classic Delight
Indulge in the rich flavors of Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu, a delightful twist on the classic dessert that combines the sweetness of cherries with the nutty essence of amaretto.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
- 2 cups ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, mix coffee and amaretto.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly in the coffee mixture and layer them in a serving dish.
- Spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Add a layer of chopped cherries.
- Repeat the layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with the mascarpone mixture on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cherries if in season for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of amaretto to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg