Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
A luxurious twist on the classic Italian dessert, this Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu features cherry-infused syrup, Amaretto-soaked ladyfingers, and a rich mascarpone-cherry cream. Fruity, slightly boozy, and indulgent, it’s perfect for holidays or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cherry Syrup:
4 cups pitted and halved fresh red cherries (about 22 oz)
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
2–4 tbsp Amaretto liqueur
Mascarpone Filling:
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
16 oz mascarpone cheese
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup cherry syrup (from recipe above)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
For Assembly:
1 (7 oz) package Savoiardi ladyfingers (about 24)
Instructions
- Make the Cherry Syrup: In a saucepan, combine cherries and water over medium-high heat. Mash lightly and simmer 2 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing out juice. Return juice to pan, add sugar and lemon juice, and simmer 2 minutes. Chill completely.
- Make the Filling: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat mascarpone, sugar, 2/3 cup cherry syrup, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently.
- Assemble: Stir Amaretto into remaining cherry syrup. Dip ladyfingers quickly in syrup (do not oversoak) and arrange in a single layer in an 8-inch square dish. Spread half the mascarpone mixture on top. Repeat with another dipped layer of ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture. Pipe or smooth the top decoratively.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
- Do not oversoak ladyfingers, or they will fall apart.
- Best served after chilling overnight for maximum flavor and set texture.
- For garnish, add shaved dark chocolate, cocoa powder, or fresh cherries on top before serving.
- Non-alcoholic version: omit Amaretto and use extra cherry syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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