Description
This enticing Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu features rich amaretto flavors, juicy cherries, and a creamy, crowd-pleasing dessert appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600g) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 oz (450g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup (60ml) amaretto liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 packages (7oz/200g each) ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) amaretto liqueur
- 1/4 cup (60ml) cherry juice (from compote)
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (25g) dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cherry Compote Begin by combining the pitted cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until the cherries soften and release their juices. Remove from heat and stir in the amaretto liqueur and vanilla extract. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until completely cooled. Once cooled, strain the cherries, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice for soaking the ladyfingers.
- Step 2: Create the Mascarpone Filling In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese with sugar until smooth and light. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually stir in the amaretto and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture in three additions, maintaining as much air as possible for that signature light texture that makes Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu so irresistible.
- Step 3: Prepare the Soaking Liquid In a shallow bowl, combine the amaretto liqueur with the reserved cherry juice. This flavorful mixture will transform the dry ladyfingers into tender, flavor-packed layers that complement the mascarpone cream perfectly.
- Step 4: Assemble the Tiramisu Select a 9×13-inch baking dish for your Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the amaretto-cherry mixture (about 1-2 seconds per side) and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of the dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, smoothing with an offset spatula. Spoon half of the cherry compote over the mascarpone layer, distributing evenly. Repeat with a second layer of soaked ladyfingers, remaining mascarpone cream, and cherry compote.
- Step 5: Finish and Chill Dust the top of your Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu with cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings for an elegant finish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight, allowing the flavors to marry and the texture to reach perfection. This resting period transforms the separate components into a cohesive, sublime dessert experience.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg