ecadent Twist on a Classic Italian Treat Recipe
Indulge in this decadent twist on the classic Italian dessert, Tiramisu, with the addition of fresh cherries and Amaretto liqueur. Creamy, rich, and full of flavor, this Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fresh Cherry Mixture:
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup Amaretto liqueur
Mascarpone Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assembly:
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cherry Mixture: Wash and pit the cherries, then combine with Amaretto to marinate.
- Make Mascarpone Cream: Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form, then mix in mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla.
- Assemble Tiramisu: Dip ladyfingers in coffee, layer with cream, cherry mixture, and repeat.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, dust with cocoa powder, garnish with chocolate, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar to the cream mixture.
- For a non-alcoholic version, you can substitute the Amaretto with almond extract mixed with water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu, Tiramisu with Cherries, Italian Dessert, Amaretto Recipe
