Elegant Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
A luxurious tiramisu bursting with cherries and a hint of Amaretto liqueur, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 285 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24–30 ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Combine coffee and Amaretto in a shallow dish.
- Whip mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until thick and fluffy.
- Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the coffee mixture.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Add a layer of halved cherries on top.
- Repeat with another layer of ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and cherries.
- Dust with cocoa powder on top.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste; serve chilled with extra cherries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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