Description
A comforting dessert that combines mascarpone, heavy cream, and rich cherry flavors with a hint of amaretto, evoking sweet family memories and summer pies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1/2 cup cherry juice
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cherry preserves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package ladyfingers
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, shaved or grated
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and heavy cream. Fold together, then mix until smooth.
- Beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add amaretto, cherry juice, and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat gently until combined.
- Mix granulated sugar and cherry preserves in a separate bowl until glossy.
- Add this mixture to the mascarpone mixture, beating for one additional minute.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries until evenly distributed.
- In a shallow dish, mix amaretto and cherry juice for dipping.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the liquid and arrange them in a baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cherry mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh cherries if desired.
Notes
For a nonalcoholic version, replace amaretto with diluted almond extract. Let the tiramisu chill overnight for firmer layers. Serve with fresh cherries and a fizzy drink if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: tiramisu, dessert, cherry, amaretto, family recipe, comfort food