Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu: A Delightfully Indulgent Twist on a Classic
A deliciously creamy dessert combining the flavors of cherry and amaretto.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 2 cups brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 1/2 cups ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the amaretto liqueur.
- Dip ladyfingers in the cooled coffee, coating them briefly.
- Layer the dipped ladyfingers in a dish.
- Spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Add a layer of cherries on top.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
- For a stronger cherry flavor, consider adding cherry juice to the coffee.
- Allowing the tiramisu to chill overnight enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg