Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
This Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is a fruity twist on the classic Italian dessert, replacing coffee with cherry-amaretto syrup for a lighter, summery flavor.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- electric mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- 9x13 inch dish
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
Cherry Syrup
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries Pitted
- 0.5 cups sugar Adjust to taste
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh
- 0.25 cups amaretto liqueur See swaps for alcohol-free version
Mascarpone Cream
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese Room temperature
- 1.25 cups heavy whipping cream Cold
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure
Assembly
- 24 pieces ladyfinger cookies Savoiardi-style
- 1 cup fresh cherries For topping
- 0.25 cups sliced almonds Optional garnish
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder For dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook cherries with sugar and water over medium heat until soft and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Strain, reserving liquid, and stir in amaretto and lemon juice. Cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in mascarpone and vanilla until smooth, avoiding overmixing.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger (1 second per side) into cooled cherry syrup. Arrange in a 9x13 dish.
- Spread half of mascarpone cream over ladyfingers. Repeat layers with dipped ladyfingers and remaining cream.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Top with fresh cherries, sliced almonds, and a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Perfect for date nights, summer gatherings, or make-ahead party desserts.
Nutrition
Serving: 150gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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