Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is a fruity, boozy twist on the Italian classic, rich with layers of cherries, mascarpone, and almond liqueur. It's an easy, elegant dessert that’s as show-stopping in flavor as it is in presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh cherries pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup of Amaretto liqueur
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
- 16 ladyfinger cookies Savoiardi
- 8 ounces of mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of brewed espresso cooled to room temperature
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting on top
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the cherries, Amaretto, and sugar. Allow the mixture to rest for 30 minutes, giving it a gentle stir now and then.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks, then carefully fold it into the mascarpone mixture to keep the texture light and airy.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of your serving dish.
- Spoon half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and spread it evenly.
- Spoon half of the cherry mixture on top of the cream layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining espresso-dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cherries.
- Finish by dusting the top with cocoa powder and, if you like, some shaved dark chocolate for garnish.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.