Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
This Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of mascarpone cheese, the sweetness of cherries, and the warm notes of amaretto liqueur, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup amaretto liqueur
- ½ cup cherry juice
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cherry preserves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package ladyfingers
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dark chocolate, shaved or grated
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering all of your ingredients in one spot.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and heavy cream. Beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in amaretto liqueur, cherry juice, and vanilla extract. Beat again for 1-2 minutes until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar and cherry preserves. Gradually add this to the mascarpone mixture and beat for an additional minute. Stir in chopped fresh cherries.
- In a shallow dish, combine remaining amaretto liqueur and cherry juice for dipping ladyfingers.
Assembly
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the liquid mixture and place a layer at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cherry mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone cherry mixture.
Chill and Serve
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with shaved or grated dark chocolate.
Notes
Store leftover tiramisu in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, thaw frozen tiramisu overnight in the refrigerator.