Description
Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is a luxurious dessert that combines the creamy richness of mascarpone with the sweet-tartness of fresh cherries, all infused with the delightful flavor of amaretto liqueur. This elegant treat features layers of soaked ladyfingers and a decadent mascarpone mixture, topped with a dusting of cocoa powder. Perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent everyday dessert, Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu promises to impress with its beautiful presentation and heavenly flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 12 ladyfingers
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the cherry filling by tossing pitted cherries in a bowl with sugar and amaretto; let sit until juices release.
- In another bowl, beat mascarpone cheese until smooth. Gradually fold in whipped heavy cream until airy.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly in cherry juice to soak up flavor without getting soggy.
- Layer soaked ladyfingers in a serving dish, spread half the mascarpone mixture over them, then add half of the cherry filling.
- Repeat layering with remaining ingredients and finish with cocoa powder dusting.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg