Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is a delightful twist on the traditional Italian dessert, featuring creamy mascarpone layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and burstingly sweet cherries, all elevated by the nutty essence of amaretto liqueur. Perfect for any occasion, this indulgent treat combines sweet and slightly tart flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply indulging at home, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ladyfingers
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- ¼ cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 3 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and brew the coffee; let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix mascarpone cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee and amaretto mixture.
- Layer soaked ladyfingers in a serving dish, followed by half of the mascarpone mixture and half of the cherries. Repeat layers.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight. Top with remaining cherries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg