Description
Indulge in this decadent Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu, a delightful twist on the classic dessert. Layers of mascarpone cheese, soaked ladyfingers, and a cherry-amaretto mixture create a luscious treat topped with cocoa powder and dark chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
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Cherry Amaretto Mixture:
- 1 cup cherry juice
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cherry preserves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Mixture:
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
Other Ingredients:
- 1 package ladyfingers
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, shaved or grated
Instructions
- Prepare Cherry Amaretto Mixture: In a bowl, combine cherry juice, fresh cherries, sugar, cherry preserves, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Make Cream Mixture: In another bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and amaretto liqueur until smooth.
- Assemble Tiramisu: Dip ladyfingers in the cherry-amaretto mixture and layer them in a dish. Spread a layer of cream mixture on top. Repeat layers.
- Finish: Dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle dark chocolate shavings. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Notes
- This dessert tastes best when chilled for a few hours to allow flavors to meld.
- You can adjust the amount of amaretto liqueur based on your preference for alcohol content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 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: 45 mg