Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu Recipe
A luscious Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu combining the classic Italian dessert with fresh cherry flavors and a hint of amaretto liqueur. This no-bake recipe features layers of cherry-soaked ladyfingers and rich mascarpone cream, topped with cocoa or dark chocolate for an elegant and fruity twist on the traditional tiramisu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 22 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Cherry Mixture
- 1 pound fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup amaretto liqueur (divided)
- 1 cup cherry juice
Cream Mixture
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assembly
- 16 to 18 ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder or grated dark chocolate, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Cherry Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, granulated sugar, and half of the amaretto liqueur. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the cherries soften and release their juices. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then stir in the remaining amaretto and cherry juice.
- Make Cream Mixture: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, blend the mascarpone cheese with vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
- Soak Ladyfingers: Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the cherry-amaretto mixture, avoiding oversoaking to maintain texture. Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers evenly at the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish or individual serving cups.
- Layer the Dessert: Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers. Spoon half of the cherry mixture on top. Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, cream, and cherry mixture.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate the assembled tiramisu for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder or sprinkle with grated dark chocolate to finish.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cherries as per availability; frozen cherries should be thawed and drained slightly before cooking.
- Do not oversoak the ladyfingers to prevent sogginess in the dessert layers.
- The dessert benefits from resting overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute amaretto with almond extract and adjust the liquid with additional cherry juice.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing dessert experience.
Keywords: Cherry Tiramisu, Amaretto Tiramisu, No-Bake Dessert, Italian Dessert, Cherry Dessert, Summer Dessert
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