Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu, a twist on the classic Italian dessert with layers of mascarpone cheese, cherry-infused ladyfingers, and a hint of Amaretto liqueur.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cherry Syrup:
- 4 cups pitted and halved fresh red cherries (about 22 ounces)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2–4 Tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
For the Filling:
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup cherry syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 (7 oz) package Savoiardi ladyfingers
Instructions
- Make the Cherry Syrup: Place cherries and water in a saucepan, simmer, strain, then mix with sugar and lemon juice. Chill.
- Make the Filling: Whip cream, then beat mascarpone, sugar, cherry syrup, vanilla, and almond extract. Fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble Tiramisu: Mix Amaretto with cherry syrup. Dip ladyfingers, layer with mascarpone filling, repeat, and refrigerate.
Notes
- For best results, allow the tiramisu to set in the refrigerator overnight to enhance the flavors.
- You can adjust the amount of Amaretto liqueur based on your preference for a stronger or milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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