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Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu

Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu for a Fun Twist on a Classic Dessert

Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is a rich, cherry-infused twist on the classic dessert that combines creamy mascarpone with nutty amaretto.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Mixture
  • 16 ounces Mascarpone Cheese Can be substituted with cream cheese
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Adds fluffiness
  • 1/4 cup Amaretto Liqueur Substitutable with almond extract mixed with water
  • 1/3 cup Cherry Juice Can be replaced with cherry soda
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results
For the Cherry Filling
  • 1 cup Fresh Cherries Frozen cherries can be used if thawed
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on sweetness of cherries
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Preserves Can be substituted with any fruit preserve
For Assembly
  • 24 pieces Ladyfingers Gluten-free options are available
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder Dust on top for finishing touch
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate (shaved or grated) For topping

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • shallow dish
  • fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, combine 16 ounces of mascarpone cheese with 1 cup of heavy cream. Beat for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add 1/4 cup of amaretto liqueur, 1/3 cup of cherry juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1/2 cup of cherry preserves, then fold into the mascarpone mixture.
  4. Chop 1 cup of fresh cherries and fold them into the mascarpone mixture.
  5. Prepare a dish with 1/4 cup amaretto and 1/3 cup cherry juice. Dip each ladyfinger quickly and arrange them in a baking dish.
  6. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the dipped ladyfingers.
  7. Layer more dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and top with shaved dark chocolate.
  10. Slice into squares and serve with coffee or espresso.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dessert is perfect for gatherings and pairs well with coffee.

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