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Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu

A luxurious no-bake tiramisu layered with mascarpone cream, espresso-Amaretto soaked ladyfingers, and a rich cherry compote.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Cherry Layer
  • 3 cups cherries fresh or frozen, pitted
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Espresso-Amaretto Dip
  • 1.5 cups espresso or strong coffee cooled
  • 0.5 cup Amaretto liqueur
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional
Mascarpone Cream
  • 16 oz mascarpone cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract optional
Assembly
  • 36-40 ladyfingers
  • cocoa powder for dusting
  • fresh cherries for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • 9x9 dish

Method
 

  1. Cook cherries with sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until softened. Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened. Cool completely.
  2. Combine cooled espresso, Amaretto, and optional sugar.
  3. Beat heavy cream to stiff peaks. Blend mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract in another bowl, then fold in the whipped cream.
  4. Dip ladyfingers briefly into the espresso-Amaretto mixture and layer in a 9x9 dish.
  5. Spread half the cherry mixture over the ladyfingers.
  6. Top with half the mascarpone cream.
  7. Repeat all layers.
  8. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Dust with cocoa powder, garnish with cherries, and serve.

Notes

Best chilled overnight for full flavor.