Description
A delightful dessert combining the rich flavors of cherry and amaretto in a classic tiramisu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the cooled espresso and amaretto. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer in the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then layer half of the cherries on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and cherries.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the amaretto with almond extract and use milk or almond milk instead of coffee.
- Add a layer of chocolate shavings or grated dark chocolate between the layers for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg