Description
Indulge in a delightful Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu, a refreshing fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert. Layers of cherry-infused goodness, creamy mascarpone filling, and espresso-soaked ladyfingers create a luscious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cherry Layer:
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Amaretto liqueur
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Espresso Layer:
- ¾ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tbsp Amaretto liqueur
- 1 pack (approx. 24) ladyfinger biscuits (gluten-free if preferred)
To Assemble & Garnish:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Fresh cherries and shaved dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Mixture: In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and Amaretto. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cherries are soft and slightly syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Whip the Mascarpone Cream: In a large bowl, beat the cold cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, whisk mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone until fully combined and fluffy.
- Mix the Espresso Layer: Stir Amaretto into the cooled espresso. Pour into a shallow dish for dipping.
- Assemble the Tiramisu: Dip ladyfingers briefly into the espresso-Amaretto mixture—just 1–2 seconds per side. Arrange a single layer in the bottom of an 8×8″ dish or trifle glasses. Spoon half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. Add half of the cherry mixture evenly over the cream. Repeat layers: dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and remaining cherries.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) for the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up.
- Garnish & Serve: Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and top with shaved chocolate and a few extra cherries for a beautiful finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu, Italian dessert, fruity tiramisu, cherry dessert
