Description
Indulge in the ultimate twist on a classic Italian dessert with this luscious Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu! Sweet cherries soaked in Amaretto, creamy mascarpone filling, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa create an irresistible, no-bake treat that’s perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Fresh Cherries, pitted and halved – 1 pound
Amaretto Liqueur – 1/4 cup
Sugar – 1 tablespoon
Ladyfingers – 16 pieces
Mascarpone Cheese – 8 oz
Heavy Cream – 1 cup
Powdered Sugar – 1/4 cup
Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon
Brewed Espresso, cooled – 1/2 cup
Cocoa Powder, for dusting
Shaved Dark Chocolate, optional
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine the cherries, Amaretto liqueur, and sugar. Let them sit and macerate for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, being careful not to deflate it.
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Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso, making sure not to oversoak.
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Arrange a single layer of the dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish or trifle dish.
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Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers, then top with half of the cherry mixture.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and cherries.
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Finish by dusting the top with cocoa powder and sprinkling with shaved dark chocolate if desired.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
For the best texture, dip the ladyfingers quickly — just a second or two — to avoid them becoming soggy.
You can substitute dark sweet cherries or even frozen cherries if fresh aren’t available (thaw and drain well first).
For a stronger coffee flavor, brush a little extra espresso over each layer of ladyfingers.
Chilling overnight gives the dessert the perfect firmness and flavor development.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 4+ hours chilling)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American