Description
A delightful twist on the classic tiramisu, featuring coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone and cherry preserves, elevated by the rich flavor of amaretto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup cherry preserves
- Fresh cherries for garnish
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Combine coffee and amaretto in a bowl. Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the mixture and layer them snugly in a serving dish.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fold the mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream until smooth and well incorporated.
- Spread a generous layer of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then add a layer of cherry preserves.
- Repeat the layering process until you reach the top of the dish, finishing with the mascarpone mixture.
- Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes, or ideally overnight.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with fresh cherries before serving.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute amaretto with almond extract and orange juice. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: tiramisu, dessert, cherry, amaretto, Italian dessert, festive dessert
