Description
Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is an exquisite twist on the classic Italian dessert, blending creamy mascarpone cheese with sweet cherries and nutty amaretto liqueur. Layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, this indulgent treat captures the essence of a charming Italian café in each bite. Perfect for special celebrations or a cozy night in, this dessert will impress guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ladyfingers
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee or espresso
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Brew coffee and let it cool slightly before mixing in amaretto.
- In a bowl, blend mascarpone cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Quickly dip ladyfingers into the coffee-amaretto mixture and layer them in a serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then top with a layer of cherries.
- Repeat layering with the remaining ingredients, finishing with more cherries on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg