Description
Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is a luxurious dessert that harmoniously blends the tartness of fresh cherries with the nutty depth of amaretto, all enveloped in velvety mascarpone cream. Perfect for gatherings or intimate evenings, this visually stunning treat promises to impress and delight every palate. With its creamy layers and refreshing fruit notes, it’s a showstopper that’s both easy to prepare and incredibly rewarding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 20 ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- ¼ cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Brew 1 cup of strong espresso and let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in amaretto and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Briefly dip ladyfingers into the cooled espresso and layer them in your dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, then sprinkle with cherries.
- Repeat layering with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Dust cocoa powder over the top layer and chill in the fridge for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg