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Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu

A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring sweet cherries, smooth mascarpone cheese, and the nutty flavor of amaretto.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Syrup
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup sugar, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
For the Cream Layer
  • 16 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure
For Assembly
  • 24 pieces ladyfinger cookies, Savoiardi style
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, for topping
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, optional garnish
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Cherry Syrup
  1. Cook the cherries with sugar and water over medium heat until they become soft and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
  2. Strain the mixture, keeping the liquid, and mix in the amaretto and lemon juice. Let it cool completely.
  3. For the best flavor, prepare the cherry syrup a day ahead and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
Prepare the Cream Layer
  1. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Gently fold the mascarpone and vanilla into the whipped cream until smooth.
  3. Fold in about two tablespoons of the cooled cherry syrup into the mascarpone mixture for added flavor.
Assemble the Tiramisu
  1. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled cherry syrup, dipping each side for just a second.
  2. Arrange them in a single layer in a 9×13 dish.
  3. Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the first layer of ladyfingers.
  4. Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers and spread the remaining mascarpone cream over the top.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but overnight is better.
  2. Right before serving, top with fresh cherries, sprinkle with sliced almonds, and dust with cocoa powder.
  3. Serve chilled and enjoy as a sweet end to any meal.

Notes

Let the mascarpone cheese come to room temperature before mixing for smooth blending. For a stronger cherry flavor, increase the cherry syrup in the mascarpone cream. To reduce sweetness, decrease sugar in both mixtures.