Description

A luscious and elegant Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu that combines creamy mascarpone, fresh cherries, and the subtle almond flavor of amaretto liqueur. This no-bake dessert layers delicate ladyfinger cookies soaked in cherry juice or amaretto with a rich mascarpone cream and juicy cherries, dusted with cocoa powder for a perfect finish. Ideal for special occasions or a decadent treat.

Ingredients

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Cream Mixture

1 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur

Base and Topping

12 ladyfinger cookies
1 cup fresh cherries, halved
2 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
Optional: cherry juice or extra amaretto for dipping

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients to ensure a smooth preparation process.
Whip Heavy Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, which provides a light and airy texture to the cream mixture.
Mix Mascarpone and Sugar: In another bowl, combine mascarpone cheese with sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a rich base for the tiramisu.
Incorporate Amaretto: Gently fold the amaretto liqueur into the mascarpone mixture, blending the flavors without deflating the cream.
Soak Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie in cherry juice or extra amaretto just long enough to moisten without becoming soggy, then layer them evenly in your serving dish.
Layer the Dessert: Alternate layers of soaked ladyfingers with dollops of the creamy mascarpone mixture and halved fresh cherries to build the tiramisu layers.
Chill: Cover the assembled tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, though overnight refrigeration allows the flavors to meld perfectly.
Finish and Serve: Before serving, dust the top evenly with cocoa powder for a classic and elegant presentation.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor, and remove pits before halving.
If desired, substitute cherry juice with strong brewed coffee for a different taste.
Ensure ladyfingers are dipped briefly to avoid sogginess.
The dessert can be prepared a day ahead for enhanced flavor melding.
Leftover tiramisu should be stored covered in the refrigerator and consumed within 2 days.