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Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of this Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu, featuring layers of mascarpone cheese and ladyfingers soaked in a blend of amaretto liqueur and cherry juice, topped with fresh cherries and a dusting of cocoa powder.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, amaretto liqueur, cherry juice, granulated sugar, cherry preserves, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Assemble Tiramisu: Layer soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and chopped cherries in a dish, repeating until ingredients are used up.
  3. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate tiramisu for a few hours to set. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and top with shaved chocolate.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace amaretto liqueur with almond extract.
  • Adjust sugar according to your preference for sweetness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 90 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg