Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu, a modern take on the classic Italian dessert that combines creamy mascarpone with tart cherries and a hint of almond from amaretto liqueur. This no-bake treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a summer BBQ. The layers of ladyfingers soaked in cherry juice and amaretto create a luscious experience that both adults and kids will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh or frozen cherries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup cherry juice
- 16 to 18 ladyfinger cookies
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder or grated dark chocolate (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, and half of the amaretto. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until cherries are soft, then stir in the remaining amaretto and cherry juice. Let it cool.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. In another bowl, mix mascarpone with vanilla until smooth, then gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the cherry-amaretto mixture and layer them in a dish or individual cups.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers followed by half of the cherry mixture. Repeat layers.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg