Description
Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu Dessert is a dreamy, layered treat featuring luscious mascarpone, sweet cherries, and a hint of almond, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- ½ cup cherry juice or syrup
- 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur (or almond extract mixed with water)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for dusting)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine cherry juice and amaretto.
- In a large bowl, mix mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth. Gently fold in vanilla extract.
- Briefly dip ladyfingers into the cherry juice mixture—do not soak.
- In a serving dish, layer soaked ladyfingers, half of the mascarpone mixture, and half of the fresh cherries.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients: ladyfingers, mascarpone, and cherries.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Notes
- For added richness, consider adding chocolate shavings on top before serving.
- You can substitute cherries with other berries like raspberries or strawberries for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg