Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Treat
A delightful blend of cherries and amaretto transforms the traditional tiramisu into an exquisite dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the coffee and Amaretto.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and lay them in a single layer in a serving dish.
- In a bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers.
- Top with half of the cherries.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and cherries.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Garnish with additional cherries and a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute Amaretto with almond extract and omit the liqueur.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu, dessert, tiramisu, cherries, Amaretto
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